ZIP
(Computers) extension ZIP, extension of an archived file compressed with the ZIP program; ZIP drive, type of drive using removable disks zip v. move with a sharp hissing sound; move or accomplish speedily; fasten with a zipper; add zest, enliven; archive one or more files by means of a data compression format (Computers) n. zero, nothing, zilch (Slang); whistling or hissing sound; energy, vigor, speed, swiftness; zipper | ||||
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Zip Definition from Computer & Internet Dictionaries & Glossaries
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zip
1. <tool, compression, file format> To create a compressed archive (a "zip file") from one or more files using PKWare's PKZIP or a compatible archiver. Its use is spreading from MS-DOS now that portable implementations of the algorithm have been written.
zip is also the name of a Unix archiving utility compatible with PKZIP. unzip is the corresponding de-archiver.
See also gzip, tar and feather.
2. Zip Drive.
[Jargon File]
(1996-08-26)
1. <tool, compression, file format> To create a compressed archive (a "zip file") from one or more files using PKWare's PKZIP or a compatible archiver. Its use is spreading from MS-DOS now that portable implementations of the algorithm have been written.
zip is also the name of a Unix archiving utility compatible with PKZIP. unzip is the corresponding de-archiver.
See also gzip, tar and feather.
2.
[Jargon File]
(1996-08-26)
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zip
vt. [primarily MS-DOS] To create a compressed archive from a group of files using PKWare's PKZIP or a compatible archiver. Its use is spreading now that portable implementations of the algorithm have been written. Commonly used as follows: "I'll zip it up and send it to you." See tar and feather.
vt. [primarily MS-DOS] To create a compressed archive from a group of files using PKWare's PKZIP or a compatible archiver. Its use is spreading now that portable implementations of the algorithm have been written. Commonly used as follows: "I'll zip it up and send it to you." See tar and feather.
| Computer Abbreviations v1.5 |
ZIP
Compressed File (file name extension) [PKWare]
Compressed File (file name extension) [PKWare]
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ZIP
Zone Improvement Plan
Zone Improvement Plan
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. ZIP
Compressed File (file name extension) [PKWare]
Compressed File (file name extension) [PKWare]
| A Glossary of Internet & PC Terminology |
Zip
Zip Files contain vast amounts of information that has undergone compression to reduce the amount of space that the data take up. This File Type is very popular on the Internet as an application that, for example, requires 5 megabytes of disk space can be compressed into a 2 megabyte zip file that is obviously quicker to download. An Application program called PKZIP can compress data into a zip file & extract the contents from a zip file. Zip files have a file extension of zip.
Zip Files contain vast amounts of information that has undergone compression to reduce the amount of space that the data take up. This File Type is very popular on the Internet as an application that, for example, requires 5 megabytes of disk space can be compressed into a 2 megabyte zip file that is obviously quicker to download. An Application program called PKZIP can compress data into a zip file & extract the contents from a zip file. Zip files have a file extension of zip.
| Internet Glossary |
Zip
A compressed file format (.zip). Many files available on the Internet are compressed or zipped in order to reduce storage space and transfer times. To uncompress the file, you need a utility like PKZip <http://www.squareonetech.com/glossry2.html> (DOS) or WinZip (Windows).
A compressed file format (.zip). Many files available on the Internet are compressed or zipped in order to reduce storage space and transfer times. To uncompress the file, you need a utility like PKZip <http://www.squareonetech.com/glossry2.html> (DOS) or WinZip (Windows).
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Zip
A particular format of compressed file corresponding to the WinZip application.
A particular format of compressed file corresponding to the WinZip application.
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Zip
A software program that compresses files so that they can be transmitted quickly to be uncompressed (unzipped) later by the recipient.
A software program that compresses files so that they can be transmitted quickly to be uncompressed (unzipped) later by the recipient.
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ZIP
Files that have been compressed using the PKZIP program have this filename extension.They can be decompressed using the PKUNZIP utility.
Files that have been compressed using the PKZIP program have this filename extension.They can be decompressed using the PKUNZIP utility.
| Glossary of Computer and Internet Terms |
Zip
Windows users will see this term a lot when looking for files on the Internet. In most cases, it refers to a "zipped" or compressed file. For example, when you download a file, if the filename looks like this: "filename.zip", you are downloading a zipped file. "Zipping" a file is compressing one or more files into a smaller archive so that they take up less space on your hard drive and take less time to transfer to another computer. This is why nearly all Windows files that you find on the Internet are compressed. To use a zipped file, however, you'll need to unzip it first. PKZIP, for DOS, or WinZip for Windows, are some popular programs that can unzip files for ya. Fortunately, they can be downloaded for free off shareware sites on the web. Macintosh files are most often "stuffed" into Stuff-it files (.sit), which can be "unstuffed" using Aladdin's Stuff-it Expander. The term "Zip" also refers to a product from Iomega. The company makes a removable storage device called a Zip Drive. It holds 100 and 250 MB Zip disks. Zip drives are usually used for backup and for transferring large files to different locations. However, they aren't as fast as hard drives, so most people don't run programs off them.
Windows users will see this term a lot when looking for files on the Internet. In most cases, it refers to a "zipped" or compressed file. For example, when you download a file, if the filename looks like this: "filename.zip", you are downloading a zipped file. "Zipping" a file is compressing one or more files into a smaller archive so that they take up less space on your hard drive and take less time to transfer to another computer. This is why nearly all Windows files that you find on the Internet are compressed. To use a zipped file, however, you'll need to unzip it first. PKZIP, for DOS, or WinZip for Windows, are some popular programs that can unzip files for ya. Fortunately, they can be downloaded for free off shareware sites on the web. Macintosh files are most often "stuffed" into Stuff-it files (.sit), which can be "unstuffed" using Aladdin's Stuff-it Expander. The term "Zip" also refers to a product from Iomega. The company makes a removable storage device called a Zip Drive. It holds 100 and 250 MB Zip disks. Zip drives are usually used for backup and for transferring large files to different locations. However, they aren't as fast as hard drives, so most people don't run programs off them.
Zip Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
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zip
Noun
1. a quantity of no importance; "it looked like nothing I had ever seen before"; "reduced to nil all the work we had done"; "we racked up a pathetic goose egg"; "it was all for naught"; "I didn't hear zilch about it"
(synonym) nothing, nil, nix, nada, null, aught, cipher, cypher, goose egg, naught, zero, zilch
(hypernym) relative quantity
(hyponym) nihil
2. a fastener for locking together two toothed edges by means of a sliding tab
(synonym) slide fastener, zipper, zip-fastener
(hypernym) fastener, fastening, holdfast, fixing
(part-holonym) cardigan
(derivation) zip up, zipper
Verb
1. close with a zipper; "Zip up your jacket--it's cold"
(synonym) zip up, zipper
(hypernym) fasten, fix, secure
(derivation) slide fastener, zipper, zip-fastener
2. move very fast; "The runner zipped past us at breakneck speed"
(synonym) travel rapidly, speed, hurry
(hypernym) travel, go, move, locomote
(hyponym) flit, flutter, fleet, dart
Noun
1. a quantity of no importance; "it looked like nothing I had ever seen before"; "reduced to nil all the work we had done"; "we racked up a pathetic goose egg"; "it was all for naught"; "I didn't hear zilch about it"
(synonym) nothing, nil, nix, nada, null, aught, cipher, cypher, goose egg, naught, zero, zilch
(hypernym) relative quantity
(hyponym) nihil
2. a fastener for locking together two toothed edges by means of a sliding tab
(synonym) slide fastener, zipper, zip-fastener
(hypernym) fastener, fastening, holdfast, fixing
(part-holonym) cardigan
(derivation) zip up, zipper
Verb
1. close with a zipper; "Zip up your jacket--it's cold"
(synonym) zip up, zipper
(hypernym) fasten, fix, secure
(derivation) slide fastener, zipper, zip-fastener
2. move very fast; "The runner zipped past us at breakneck speed"
(synonym) travel rapidly, speed, hurry
(hypernym) travel, go, move, locomote
(hyponym) flit, flutter, fleet, dart
| ENGLISH IDIOMS 2.EDITION |
zip
close, shut tight Mom told me to zip my lips while the preacher is talking.
close, shut tight Mom told me to zip my lips while the preacher is talking.
| Australian Slang |
Zip
nothing; zero: “a score of zip”
nothing; zero: “a score of zip”
| English Idioms WM 1.3a |
zip
close, shut tight; go quickly, run; (zip/zippo) nothing, zero, nada
Mom told me to zip my lips while the preacher is talking.
After we deliver the flowers we can zip over to the bank.
close, shut tight; go quickly, run; (zip/zippo) nothing, zero, nada
Mom told me to zip my lips while the preacher is talking.
After we deliver the flowers we can zip over to the bank.
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| hEnglish - advanced version |
zip
zip
\zip\ (?), n. [imitative.] a hissing or sibilant sound such as that made by a flying bullet.
zip
\zip\, v. i. to make, or move with, such a sound.
zip
n
1. a quantity of no importance; "it looked like nothing i had ever seen before"; "reduced to nil all the work we had done"; "we racked up a pathetic goose egg"; "it was all for naught"; "i didn't hear zilch about it" [syn: nothing, nil, nix, nada, null, aught, cipher, cypher, goose egg, naught, zero, zilch]
2. a fastener for locking together two toothed edges by means of a sliding tab [syn: slide fastener, zipper, zip-fastener]
v 1: close with a zipper; "zip up your jacket--it's cold" [syn: zip up , zipper]
[ant: unzip] 2: move very fast; "the runner zipped past us at breakneck speed" [syn: travel rapidly, speed, hurry]
similar words(7)
zip gun
zip up
zip file
zip-fastener
zip drive
zip by
zip code
zip
\zip\ (?), n. [imitative.] a hissing or sibilant sound such as that made by a flying bullet.
zip
\zip\, v. i. to make, or move with, such a sound.
zip
n
1. a quantity of no importance; "it looked like nothing i had ever seen before"; "reduced to nil all the work we had done"; "we racked up a pathetic goose egg"; "it was all for naught"; "i didn't hear zilch about it" [syn: nothing, nil, nix, nada, null, aught, cipher, cypher, goose egg, naught, zero, zilch]
2. a fastener for locking together two toothed edges by means of a sliding tab [syn: slide fastener, zipper, zip-fastener]
v 1: close with a zipper; "zip up your jacket--it's cold" [syn: zip up , zipper]
[ant: unzip] 2: move very fast; "the runner zipped past us at breakneck speed" [syn: travel rapidly, speed, hurry]
similar words(7)
zip gun
zip up
zip file
zip-fastener
zip drive
zip by
zip code
| Concise English-Irish Dictionary v. 1.1 |
zip
sip f.
zip code: cód poist
sip f.
zip code: cód poist
Zip Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Hill Associates Acronym List |
ZIP
Zone Information Protocol (AppleTalk)
Zone Information Protocol (AppleTalk)
| Technical English by wpv |
Zip
A way of compressing a program or documents onto a small storage media.
A way of compressing a program or documents onto a small storage media.
| HAM-codes |
ZIP
Increase power.
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Have set continuous watch, or
(1) single operator period;
(2) two operator period;
(3) general periods only;
(4) reduced single operator periods;
on broadcast indicated. First serial number received is .../No number yet received.
[NATO]
Increase power.
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Have set continuous watch, or
(1) single operator period;
(2) two operator period;
(3) general periods only;
(4) reduced single operator periods;
on broadcast indicated. First serial number received is .../No number yet received.
[NATO]
Zip Definition from Business & Finance Dictionaries & Glossaries
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ZIP
Zone Information Protocol
Zone Information Protocol
Zip Definition from Arts & Humanities Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Glossary of Stamp Collecting Terms |
ZIP
A cartoon character looking like a postman printed on the margins of U.S. stamps and bopklet panes since 1963. The man is referred to as Mr. Zip and is used to encourage people to use the Zone Improvement Plan code. It is always collected attached to the postage stamp.
A cartoon character looking like a postman printed on the margins of U.S. stamps and bopklet panes since 1963. The man is referred to as Mr. Zip and is used to encourage people to use the Zone Improvement Plan code. It is always collected attached to the postage stamp.
Zip Definition from Medicine Dictionaries & Glossaries
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ZIP
zoster immune plasma
zoster immune plasma
Zip Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Zip
Zip may refer to:
- a zipper, zip being the more common word in the English language for the fastening device outside of North America
- ZIP (file format), a popular data compression and archival format
- Zip is the name of a program by Info-Zip to create the archival files.
- Zip drive, disk format by Iomega
- Zip the Pinhead, circus freak show performer
- Zip (airline), a defunct Canadian discount airline.
- Zip is also slang for zero.
- Žíp, a village in Slovakia
- Professional wrestler Tom Prichard.
- Zip.ca, the leading Canadian online DVD rental service
- Zip (TUGS), a character in TUGS
- Zips, tiny fairies of Mexican folklore
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Žíp
Žíp is a village and municipality in the Rimavská Sobota District of the Banská Bystrica Region of Slovakia.
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ZIP (file format)
The ZIP file format is a popular data compression and archival format. A ZIP file contains one or more files that have been compressed, to reduce their file size, or stored as-is.
The format was originally designed by Phil Katz for PKZIP. However, many software utilities other than PKZIP itself are now available to create, modify, or open (unzip, decompress) ZIP files, notably WinZip, BOMArchiveHelper, KGB Archiver, PicoZip, Info-ZIP, WinRAR, IZArc, 7-Zip, ALZip, TUGZip, PeaZip, Universal Extractor and Zip Genius. Microsoft has included built-in ZIP support (under the name "compressed folders") in later versions of its Windows operating system. Apple has included built-in ZIP support in Mac OS X 10.3 and later via the BOMArchiveHelper utility.
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