CultureAugust 8, 2026

uncompressed

un-kum-PREST

Definition

Refers to audio or video data that has not undergone data reduction or lossy compression, maintaining the original quality of the source material.

Etymology

Derived from the prefix 'un-' (not) combined with 'compress,' which stems from the Latin 'compressare' meaning to press together.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe the high-quality, original audio format included on the Blu-ray disc. It is significant because it highlights the superior fidelity of the disc compared to streaming versions.

The Boxer (1977) Blu-ray Review: The Fighter Still Remains

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