Compression

Compression algorithms such as Zip and RLE reduce the size of files saving both storage space and reducing bandwidth required for access and transmission. Data compression is widely used in backup utilities, spreadsheet applications and database management systems. Compression generally eliminates redundant information and/or predicts where changes will occur. Lossless compression techniques such as Zip and RLE preserve the integrity of the input. Coding standards such as JPEG and MPEG employ lossy met

A technology that reduces the size of a file. Compression programs are valuable to network users because they help save both time and bandwidth.

The reduction in volume of a soil mass resulting from an increase in effective stress.

process of condensing digital information to reduce its space requirements for storage or transmission See also lossless compression and lossy compression.

See data compression, signal compression.