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compress vs compressor

compressor vs compress

compress and compressor both are nouns.

compress is a verb but compressor is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
compress Yes No Yes No
compressor Yes No No No
compress (noun) compressor (noun)
a cloth pad or dressing (with or without medication) applied firmly to some part of the body (to relieve discomfort or reduce fever) a mechanical device that compresses gasses
an electronic device that reduces the dynamic range of an audio signal.
compress (verb) compressor (verb)
squeeze or press together
make more compact by or as if by pressing
Difference between compress and compressor

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