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compression

[kuhm-presh-uhn] / kəmˈprɛʃ ən /
NOUN
condensation
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Goldman Sachs believes this could lead to margin compression as consumers look for lower-priced units and could also result in volume declines as “manufacturers prioritize fewer consumer electronic shipments.”

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

On March 24, Google announced a TurboQuant compression algorithm that reduces memory use in AI models by a factor of six.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

Think fewer ripped bodices, more compression socks — and all the sweeter for it.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

If Google achieved 6x compression today, someone will achieve 10x tomorrow.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

Homes has the stump of Boggs’s left thigh cupped by some sort of compression bandage, but it’s already soaked through.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins




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