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decoding vs decompression

decompression vs decoding

decoding and decompression both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
decoding Yes No No No
decompression Yes No No No
As nouns, decompression is a hyponym of decoding; that is, decompression is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than decoding:
  • decoding: the activity of making clear or converting from code into plain text
  • decompression: restoring compressed information to its normal form for use or display
decoding (noun) decompression (noun)
the activity of making clear or converting from code into plain text relieving pressure (especially bringing a compressed person gradually back to atmospheric pressure)
restoring compressed information to its normal form for use or display
Difference between decoding and decompression

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