compression

ChatGPT’s explanation of “compression”: “Compression” refers to the process of reducing the volume, size, or quantity of objects, data, or energy. This term is commonly used in fields such as physics, engineering, and information technology.
In physics, compression can refer to the reduction in volume of a gas or liquid under the action of an external force. For example, when you squeeze a balloon with your hand, the air inside the balloon is compressed and becomes smaller.
In information technology, compression refers to reducing the size of files or data through specific algorithms in order to save storage space or speed up transmission. Common compression formats include ZIP, RAR, JPEG, etc.
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In data transfer, using compression technology allows files to be uploaded or downloaded faster.
When you take a photo, use the JPEG format to compress the image size for easy storage and sharing.

The origin of the word "compression" can be traced back to the Latin "compressus", which means "to compress" or "to compress". This concept has wide applications in different fields of science.

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