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Uncompress vs. Decompress — What's the Difference?

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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