file compression
/faɪl kɒmpreʃən/ · file.com.pres.sion
noun
- The process of reducing the size of digital files to make them easier to store, transmit, or manage. The software uses advanced algorithms for file compression to minimize storage requirements.
- A technique or method used to reduce the size of digital files. The company developed a new file compression algorithm that improved data transfer speeds by 30%.
verb
- To reduce the size of digital files using a compression technique or software. The user compressed the large video file to send it via email.
Did you know? File compression has become an essential tool in modern computing, allowing users to store and transfer large files efficiently. The first file compression algorithm, LZW (Lempel-Ziv-Welch), was developed in the 1970s by Abraham Lempel and Jacob Ziv.