Compress and Shorten

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Compress

Compress verb - To reduce in size or volume by or as if by pressing parts or members together.
Usage example: a science textbook that compresses a lot of information about human reproduction into a few short chapters
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Shorten is a synonym for compress in condense topic. In some cases you can use "Shorten" instead a verb "Compress", when it comes to topics like compact, abridge, abbreviate. popular alternative
Nearby Words: compressed, compression, compacted, compressing, compaction

Shorten

Shorten verb - To make less in extent or duration.
Usage example: if Grandma has to go shopping today, you'll need to shorten your visit
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Compress is a synonym for shorten in diminish topic. You can use "Compress" instead a verb "Shorten", if it concerns topics such as abbreviate, condense, make shorter, get shorter. popular alternative
Nearby Words: short, shortly, shortness, shortening

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process compress process shorten process
sequence compress sequence shorten sequence
season compress season shorten season
time compress time shorten time
Other words: sentence, bit, story, distance, hair, journey, war, sequences.
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