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    compress

    verb

    noun

    • 1. a pad of lint or other absorbent material pressed on to part of the body to relieve inflammation or stop bleeding: "a cold compress"

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  2. Learn the meaning of compress as a verb and a noun, with synonyms, related words, and usage examples. Find out how to compress data, files, information, and cloth in different contexts.

  3. Compress definition: to press together; force into less space.. See examples of COMPRESS used in a sentence.

  4. Learn the meaning of compress as a verb and a noun in different contexts, such as pressing, shortening, or making computer files smaller. See how to use compress in sentences and find synonyms and related words.

  5. Learn the meaning of compress as a verb and a noun, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Find out how to use compress in a sentence and how it differs from related words like contract, shrink, and condense.

  6. Learn the meaning, pronunciation and examples of the verb compress, which means to press things together or reduce something to a smaller space or amount of time. Find out how to use compress in physics, chemistry and computing contexts.

  7. Learn the meaning of compress as a verb and a noun, with synonyms and pronunciation. Find out how to use compress in different contexts, such as medicine, computing, and grammar.

  8. The noun compress refers to a pad that's held to your body to reduce pain or symptoms of illness. A washcloth dipped in cold water and pressed onto your forehead to help you cool down is a type of compress.