How to Pronounce “compress”
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What “compress” means
verb — To make smaller; to press or squeeze together, or to make something occupy a smaller space or volume.
Example: The force required to compress a spring varies linearly with the displacement.
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What does "compress" mean?
compress (verb): To make smaller; to press or squeeze together, or to make something occupy a smaller space or volume. For example — The force required to compress a spring varies linearly with the displacement.
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