Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
decompressor
Noun
/ˌdiː.kəmˈprɛsər/
Definition
A device or program that restores compressed data to its original size.
Examples
- A file decompressor allows you to unzip files stored in a compressed format.
- After downloading the software, you’ll need to use a decompressor to access the files.
Meaning
Decompressors take files or data that have been reduced in size (compressed) and expand them back to their full size for accessibility and use.
Synonyms
- Extractor
- Uncompressor
- Decompressing tool
