zero compression

Definitions

Computing

• noun the shortening of a file by the removal of unnecessary zeros.

Electronics

• A file, file format, or data transfer in which no compression techniques are utilized.
• synonymzero suppression
• The reduction or elimination of nonsignificant zeroes when manipulating, storing, accessing, or transmitting data. For example, to eliminate leading zeroes. Also called zero compression (2).

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Contexts for “zero compression”

4 definitions in context
• Computing
• Electronics