Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

recompression

noun

/ˌriː.kəmˈprɛʃ.ən/

Definition

The process of compressing data again, usually after it has already been compressed once.

Examples

Recompression of the video files resulted in smaller sizes without noticeable quality loss.
The software allows for recompression of images to reduce their overall dimensions.

Meaning

Recompression refers to the act of taking already compressed data and applying another layer of compression to it. This is often done to optimize storage space or to adjust the compression type for better efficiency.