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compression

[kuhm-presh-uhn] / kəmˈprɛʃ ən /
NOUN
condensation
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Researchers also introduced a byte-encoding compression technique that cuts memory requirements by a factor of eight, along with a dynamic optimization system that continually improves data exchange between more than 16,000 GH200 Superchips.

From Science Daily • May 11, 2026

While investors may see a low ERP as a risk to stocks, its compression is the result of climbing bond yields, according to Martin Adams.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

The steady increase in earnings growth expectations has led to a compression in the price-earnings multiple for the S&P 500 index.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

The assets complement OCBC’s Indonesia franchise, particularly in wealth management, which is attractive in a low-interest-rate environment as it augments recurring income to cushion earnings as Singapore banks face NIM compression.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Both are employed in European technology, but the former is more common—the arch is a classic example of compression.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann




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