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   compress

   verb

   • 1. flatten by pressure; squeeze or press: "the skirt can be folded and compressed into a relatively small bag" Similar flattensqueezepresssquashcrushcramjamstuffwedgetamppackwadcompactconstrictinformal:scrunchsquidgerare:coarctcoarctate
   • ▪ be squeezed or pressed together or into a smaller space: "her face compressed into a frown"
   • ▪ squeeze or press (two things) together: "Viola compressed her lips together grimly" Similar pursepress togethersqueeze togetherpinchcrimppucker
   • ▪ express in a shorter form; abridge: "in this chapter we compress into summary form the main findings" Similar abridgeshortencutcondenseabbreviatecontracttelescopesummarizesynopsizeprecisabstractdigesttruncaterare:epitomizeOpposite expandpad out
   • ▪ reduce the dynamic range of (a sound signal).
   • ▪ alter the form of (data) to reduce the amount of storage necessary.

   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"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French compresser or late Latin compressare, frequentative of Latin comprimere, from com- ‘together’ + premere ‘to press’; or directly from compress- ‘pressed together’, from the verb comprimere.

   Derivatives

   • 1. compressible adjective

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   How does compression therapy work?

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   What are the benefits of compression socks?

   • They’re designed to reduce pain or swelling in your legs and feet, improve blood circulation and prevent blood clots. By putting extra pressure on your legs, compression socks help promote better blood flow.

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   What is spinal cord compression?

   • Spinal cord compression is caused by any condition that puts pressure on your spinal cord. Spinal cord compression can occur anywhere from your neck (cervical spine) down to your lower back (lumbar spine). Symptoms include numbness, pain, and weakness.

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCOMPRESS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   COMPRESS definition: 1. to press something into a smaller space: 2. to make information, a piece of writing, etc…. Learn more.

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     COMPRESS meaning: 1. to press something into a smaller...

   • Znaczenie Compress, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     COMPRESS definicja: 1. to press something into a smaller...

   • Compress: Catalan Translation

     compress translate: comprimir. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Compress: Thai Translation

     compress translate: บีบอัด. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Compress: German Translation

     compress translate: zusammenpressen. Learn more in the...

   • Compress: Italian Translation

     compress translate: comprimere, comprimere. Learn more in...

   • Compress in French

     compress translate: compresser, comprimer, condenser,...

   • Portuguese Translation

     compress translate: comprimir, condensar, comprimir,...

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › compressCOMPRESS Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   noun. a wet or dry cloth or gauze pad with or without medication, applied firmly to some part of the body to relieve discomfort, reduce fever, drain a wound, etc. a machine for packing material, esp cotton, under pressure.

5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › compressCompress Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of COMPRESS is to press or squeeze together. How to use compress in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Compress.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › compressCOMPRESS | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   COMPRESS meaning: 1. to press something into a smaller space: 2. to make information, a piece of writing, etc…. Learn more.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › compressCompress - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   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. As a verb, compress means to squeeze together with a fair amount of pressure.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › compressCompress - definition of compress by The Free Dictionary

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   1. Medicine A soft pad of gauze or other material applied with pressure to a part of the body to control hemorrhage or to supply heat, cold, moisture, or medication to alleviate pain or reduce infection. 2. A machine for compressing material.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitioncompress verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   Definition of compress verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.