A multiply folded piece of cloth, a pouch of ice etc., used to apply to a patient's skin, cover the dressing of wounds, and placed with the aid of a bandage to apply pressure on an injury
Generically, to make a file smaller by removing redundant information ZIP is the common format for PC/windows computers
To make a file smaller by applying a compression algorithm, usually for the purpose of conserving space or speeding up file transfers This can also refer to the Unix command to compress a file which appends ' Z' to the filename, ' gz' or to the free GNU enhanced version, gzip
a cloth pad or dressing (with or without medication) applied firmly to some part of the body (to relieve discomfort or reduce fever) squeeze or press together; "she compressed her lips"; "the spasm contracted the muscle"
This is a compact way to store files containing text, data, or images Compressed Windows files are known as ZIP files Compacted Macintosh files are known as SIT, SEA, or HQX files Special software is necessary to uncompress these files"Unzip for Windows, and Stuffit Expander for Macintosh
To reduce the size of a digital file for the purpose of speedier file transfer and archiving
When you compress something or when it compresses, it is pressed or squeezed so that it takes up less space. Poor posture, sitting or walking slouched over, compresses the body's organs Air will compress but the brake fluid won't. + compression com·pres·sion The compression of the wood is easily achieved
a cloth pad or dressing (with or without medication) applied firmly to some part of the body (to relieve discomfort or reduce fever)