Uncompress vs. Decompress — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Uncompress and Decompress
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Uncompress
To restore a compressed file to its normal size.
Decompress
Relieve or reduce the pressure on (something).
Uncompress
Restore to its uncompressed form;
Decompress data
Decompress
Calm down and relax
Michael sits for a minute to decompress before walking home
Decompress
To relieve of pressure or compression.
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Decompress
To bring (a person exposed to conditions of increased pressure) gradually back to normal atmospheric pressure.
Decompress
To adjust to normal atmospheric conditions after being exposed to increased pressure.
Decompress
(Informal) To relax
Decompressed after 12 hours of driving.
Decompress
(transitive) To relieve the pressure or compression on something.
Decompress
(transitive) To bring someone (such as a diver) back to normal atmospheric pressure after being exposed to high pressure.
Decompress
To restore (compressed data) to its original form.
Decompress
(intransitive) To adjust to normal atmospheric pressure after being exposed to high pressure.
Decompress
To relax.
Decompress
To undergo the process of decompression.
Decompress
To subject to the process of decompression.
Decompress
Restore to its uncompressed form;
Decompress data
Decompress
Decrease the pressure of;
Depressurize the cabin in the air plane
Decompress
Become less tense, rest, or take one's ease;
He relaxed in the hot tub
Let's all relax after a hard day's work
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