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decryption vs decompression

decompression vs decryption

decryption and decompression both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
decryption Yes No No No
decompression Yes No No No
As nouns, decompression is a hyponym of decryption; that is, decompression is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than decryption:
  • decryption: the activity of making clear or converting from code into plain text
  • decompression: restoring compressed information to its normal form for use or display
decryption (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 decryption and decompression

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