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
Lessening and compaction are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Lessening" instead a noun "Compaction".
Lessening
Lessening noun - A change downward.
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Synonyms for Lessening
Compaction and lessening are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Compaction" instead a noun "Lessening".
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