Compression and Enlargement

Compression

Compression noun - The act or process of reducing the size or volume of something by or as if by pressing.

Enlargement is an antonym for compression.

Enlargement

Enlargement noun - The act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope.

Compression is an antonym for enlargement in increase topic.

Nearby Words: enlarge, enlarged, enlarging, enlarger
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