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Definition of uncompressed
uncompressed
/ˌʌnkəmˈprɛst/
un · com · pressed
uncompressed Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
2
Usage
Top 10k
Syllables
3
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• adjective
1
Not reduced in size or volume by data compression (of digital files, audio, or video).
Example
"The sound engineer preferred working with uncompressed audio files to preserve the highest possible fidelity."
2
Not physically pressed, squeezed, or compacted into a smaller space.
Example
"The sleeping bag should be stored in a large, breathable sack so the down insulation remains uncompressed."
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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Uncompressed. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/uncompressed