compression vs compressing

compression and compressing both are nouns.

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

As nouns, compression and compressing are synonyms defined as:

compression (noun)	compressing (noun)
applying pressure	applying pressure
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