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Meaning of data compression | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

Any of several techniques for reducing the number of bits needed to represent an item of digital data, either to save storage or to use less bandwidth when transmitting it

uncountable

Equivalents

Suomi tiedonpakkaus
Русский сжа́тие да́нных

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

data controller data coupling data cube data custody data dictionary data division

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