compression vs compress

compression and compress both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
compression	Yes	No	No	No
compress	Yes	No	Yes	No

compression (noun)	compress (noun)
applying pressure	a cloth pad or dressing (with or without medication) applied firmly to some part of the body (to relieve discomfort or reduce fever)
encoding information while reducing the bandwidth or bits required
the process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together
an increase in the density of something

compression (verb)	compress (verb)
	squeeze or press together
	make more compact by or as if by pressing