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Compress
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Meanings of Compress
Verb
- To make something smaller by pressing it together.
- To squeeze something to take up less space.
- To make a big thing into a smaller thing, like when you pack clothes tightly in a suitcase.
- To shorten something, like when you tell a story in fewer words.
Explanation of the word: Compress
Compress means to make something smaller. Like when you squeeze a sponge, it gets smaller.
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Translations for the word: Compress
hindi
संकोच (Sankoch)
sankoch
संकुचन (Sankuchan)
sankuchan
संकुचित (Sankuchit)
sankuchit
Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Compress
What does 'compress' mean?
To compress means to make something smaller or to press it together.
How do you pronounce 'compress'?
You pronounce 'compress' like this: kom-press.
What is the origin of the word 'compress'?
The word 'compress' comes from the Latin word 'comprimere', which means to press together.
What is the meaning of 'compress' in Bengali?
The word 'compress' in Bengali is 'সংকুচিত' (Saṅkucita).