Compaction
Compaction noun - The act or process of reducing the size or volume of something by or as if by pressing.
Usage example: the compaction of a complex topic into a short article means that a lot of niceties are going to get crushed
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Synonyms for Compaction
Shortening and compaction are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shortening" instead a noun "Compaction".
Shortening
Shortening noun - Fat such as butter or lard used in baked goods.
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Synonyms for Shortening
Compaction and shortening are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Compaction" instead a noun "Shortening".
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Related pairs
- abridgment and compaction
- abridgment and shortening
- condensation and compaction
- condensation and shortening
- consolidation and compaction
- consolidation and shortening
- compression and compaction
- compression and shortening
- compacting and compaction
- compacting and shortening
- decreasing and compaction
- decreasing and shortening
- lessening and compaction
- lessening and shortening
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