compression vs press

press vs compression

compression and press both are nouns.

compression is not a verb while press is a verb.

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

As nouns, press is a hypernym of compression; that is, press is a word with a broader meaning than compression:

compression: applying pressure
press: the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure

Other hypernyms of compression include pressing, pressure.

compression (noun)	press (noun)
applying pressure	the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
encoding information while reducing the bandwidth or bits required	a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then smoothly lifted overhead
the process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together	any machine that exerts pressure to form or shape or cut materials or extract liquids or compress solids
an increase in the density of something	a machine used for printing
	a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes
	clamp to prevent wooden rackets from warping when not in use
	the print media responsible for gathering and publishing news in the form of newspapers or magazines
	a dense crowd of people
	the state of demanding notice or attention

compression (verb)	press (verb)
	force or impel in an indicated direction
	ask for or request earnestly
	lift weights
	exert pressure or force to or upon
	place between two surfaces and apply weight or pressure
	squeeze or press together
	press and smooth with a heated iron
	make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby
	press from a plastic
	create by pressing
	crowd closely
	exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for
	be urgent
	to be oppressive or burdensome

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