data compression
/dætə kɒmpreʃən/ · dat·a com·pres·sion
noun
- The process of reducing the size of digital data, often to facilitate storage or transmission. The software uses advanced algorithms for data compression to reduce file sizes.
- A technique or method used to reduce the size of digital data. Lossless data compression is a popular method for preserving image quality.
verb
- To reduce the size of digital data, often to facilitate storage or transmission. The software compresses the data to fit it within the storage limit.
Did you know? Data compression has been used in various applications, including music and image storage, where it has enabled the efficient storage and transmission of large files.