Definition of Compressed
Compressed
Com·pressed
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
Made or squeezed into a smaller space or form.
e.g. The compressed air was used to power the pneumatic drill.
(verb)
squeezed, flattened, or pressed by the effects of pressure;
e.g. He compressed the huge blanket so that it would fit into the bag for storage. The sand compressed under the weight of the box, allowing the box to sink into it.
(verb)
shortened something, expressed it in a more brief form, often by removing portions of it;
e.g. Somehow, she compressed the plot of the whole novel into a summary of a few paragraphs.
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