How Do You Spell COMPRESS?

Pronunciation: [kəmpɹˈɛs] (IPA)

The word "compress" is spelled as /kəmˈprɛs/. In IPA phonetic transcription, the first syllable is pronounced with a short "u" sound, followed by a schwa sound. The "pr" in the second syllable is pronounced as the consonant cluster /pr/. The final syllable is pronounced with a short "e" sound followed by an "s" sound. The word means to press or squeeze something, often making it smaller or more compact. It is frequently used in the context of compressing files or data.

COMPRESS Meaning and Definition

1. The word "compress" is a transitive verb that refers to the act of pressing, squashing, or squeezing something so as to reduce its size or volume. It implies a forceful action exerted on an object to make it denser or more compact.

   In a more general sense, "compress" can be used to describe the act of condensing or reducing something, such as information or data, into a smaller form or a more concise version. This can involve the elimination of unnecessary details or the application of compression algorithms to achieve a higher level of efficiency in storage or transmission.

   When applied to physical objects or materials, "compress" often involves the application of pressure from multiple directions, resulting in a reduction in volume or thickness. This can be achieved through methods like compression molding or by using compressive forces in industrial processes, such as compressing a spring or compressing a gas to form a fuel.

   In the digital realm, "compress" commonly refers to the process of reducing the size of files, folders, or data sets by applying compression techniques. This can be done either losslessly, where every bit of the original data is preserved, or with a lossy approach, where some level of quality or information is sacrificed to achieve a smaller size.

   Overall, "compress" refers to the act of applying force, pressure, or techniques to make something smaller, denser, or more concise in terms of physical or informational properties.

2. A pad of gauze or other material bandaged over a part where it is desired to make compression.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

3. • Folds of soft linen cloth used to cover the dressings of wounds, &c., or to keep them in their proper place and defend them from the air.

   • To crush or force into a smaller bulk; to press together; to bring within narrow limits; to squeeze.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for COMPRESS *

• comress 50%
• comrpess 25%
• comprase 12.5%
• conpress 12.5%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for COMPRESS

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Etymology of COMPRESS

The word "compress" originated from the Latin verb "comprimere", which is a combination of "com-" (meaning "together") and "primere" (meaning "to press"). Thus, the literal meaning of "compress" is "to press together". The term was first recorded in English in the 15th century, primarily referring to the action of squeezing or pressing something, either physically or metaphorically. Over time, it evolved to specifically denote the action of reducing the size or volume of something by applying pressure.

Idioms with the word COMPRESS

• compress sth into sth To compress something into something is an idiom that means condensing or reducing the size, volume, or amount of something to fit within a smaller space or time frame. It refers to the act of making something smaller or more compact.
• compress (something) into (something) The idiom "compress (something) into (something)" means to condense or reduce the size, amount, or duration of something to fit within a limited space, time frame, or format. It refers to the act of making something smaller or shorter for the purpose of fitting it into a specific requirement or constraint.
• compress into The idiom "compress into" means to reduce the size or volume of something, or to condense or compact a large amount of information or content into a smaller and more concise form.

Similar spelling words for COMPRESS

• compromise,
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Plural form of COMPRESS is COMPRESSES

Conjugate verb Compress

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have compressed

you would have compressed

he/she/it would have compressed

we would have compressed

they would have compressed

I would have compress

you would have compress

he/she/it would have compress

we would have compress

they would have compress

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been compressing

you would have been compressing

he/she/it would have been compressing

we would have been compressing

they would have been compressing

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would compress

you would compress

he/she/it would compress

we would compress

they would compress

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be compressing

you would be compressing

he/she/it would be compressing

we would be compressing

they would be compressing

FUTURE

I will compress

you will compress

he/she/it will compress

we will compress

they will compress

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be compressing

you will be compressing

he/she/it will be compressing

we will be compressing

they will be compressing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have compressed

you will have compressed

he/she/it will have compressed

we will have compressed

they will have compressed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been compressing

you will have been compressing

he/she/it will have been compressing

we will have been compressing

they will have been compressing

IMPERATIVE

you compress

we let´s compress

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to compress

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was compressing

you were compressing

he/she/it was compressing

we were compressing

they were compressing

PAST PARTICIPLE

compressed

PAST PERFECT

I had compressed

you had compressed

he/she/it had compressed

we had compressed

they had compressed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been compressing

you had been compressing

he/she/it had been compressing

we had been compressing

they had been compressing

PRESENT

I compress

you compress

he/she/it compresses

we compress

they compress

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am compressing

you are compressing

he/she/it is compressing

we are compressing

they are compressing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

compressing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have compressed

you have compressed

he/she/it has compressed

we have compressed

they have compressed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been compressing

you have been compressing

he/she/it has been compressing

we have been compressing

they have been compressing

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it compress

SIMPLE PAST

I compressed

you compressed

he/she/it compressed

we compressed

they compressed