adaptivecompression
nounUK /əˈdæptɪv kəmˈprɛʃən/
US /əˈdæptɪv kəmˈprɛʃən/
A way of making files smaller that changes how it squeezes them depending on what is inside.
The video app uses adaptive compression so the movie still looks good even when the internet is slow.
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2. A compression method that adjusts its settings automatically based on the type of data being compressed.
Adaptive compression chose a different algorithm for the text file than for the photo.
3. In networking, reducing data size on the fly to match changing connection speeds.
Adaptive compression kept the call clear as the signal weakened.
4. A technique in machine learning where models are shrunk differently for each layer to save space.
The team used adaptive compression to fit the neural network onto a phone.