Definition: Data compression


Reducing the size of a file or data in general. Several compression techniques are used to save time and space during transfer/communication and storage.




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Bit

An abbreviation for a binary digit. The basic information unit within a computer. A bit can take on one of two values, normally represented by '0' and '1'. See also byte.

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