totalcompression

noun
UK /ˌtəʊtl kəmˈprɛʃən/
US /ˌtoʊtl kəmˈprɛʃən/

Total compression means squeezing something as much as possible so it takes up the least space.

The machine used total compression to pack the soft toys into a tiny box.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. In computing, the act of shrinking a file to its smallest possible size.

Total compression made the video file small enough to send by email.

3. A complete pressing together of two things.

The total compression of the two plates created a strong seal.

4. The state of being squeezed with all possible force.

The sponge was under total compression beneath the heavy books.