Gzip
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈd͡ʒiːzɪp/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Gzip is a verb meaning (transitive, computing) To compress using the gzip program.
Meaning
(transitive, computing) To compress using the gzip program.
Example Sentences
Therefore, using the YUI Compressor in combination with gzipping always gives the best results.
One way to deal with this issue is to add the compress command, which gzips the old logs as they are rotated.
Image and PDF files should not be gzipped because they are already compressed. Trying to gzip them not only wastes CPU resources, it can also potentially increase file sizes.
Word Forms
- gzips
- gzipping
- gzipped
Antonyms for gzip
Common opposites include gunzip.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include zip up, jpeg, export, generify, containerize, hypercompute.
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