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recompression

recompression

6.1
Making audio or video files smaller again after editing to save space
  • noun
  • /ˌriːkəmˈprɛʃən/
  • Specialized
translation icon : recompresión
  • The software performs recompression to make large video files easier to share online.

Examples

  • The recompression of video files can save storage space.

  • After making edits, he used recompression to save storage space on his device.

  • Repeated recompression can lower the quality of an audio track.

  • The recompression process can take several minutes.

  • The software performs recompression to make large video files easier to share online.

  • After making edits, he used recompression to save storage space on his device.

  • Repeated recompression can lower the quality of an audio track.

Synonyms

compression
vsrecompression
  • Specialized
13 3.8

Making data such as files smaller so it takes less space and can be sent faster

is done again after editing to reduce size or adjust quality

Surface Forms

recompression singular
recompressing plural

Morphology

recompression = recompress (transparent) = re + compress + ion

The noun is a regular and fully predictable nominalization of the verb 'recompress'.

Etymology

Recompression comes from re- ('again') and compress ('to press together'), the same idea as pressing a file or image to make it smaller. So recompression is the act of compressing something 'again', for example when a video or audio file is made smaller after editing.