lossy
<algorithm> A term describing a data compression algorithm which actually reduces the amount of information in the data, rather than just the number of bits used to represent that information. The lost information is usually removed because it is subjectively less important to the quality of the data (usually an image or sound) or because it can be recovered reasonably by interpolation from the remaining data. MPEG and JPEG are examples of lossy compression techniques. Opposite: lossless. (1995-03-29) | ||||
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Lossy Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
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lossy
Adjective
1. characterized by or causing dissipation of energy
(antonym) lossless
Adjective
1. characterized by or causing dissipation of energy
(antonym) lossless
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lossy
lossy
a term describing a data compression algorithm which actually reduces the amount of information in the data, rather than just the number of bits used to represent that information. the lost information is usually removed because it is subjectively less important to the quality of the data (usually an image or sound) or because it can be recovered reasonably by interpolation from the remaining data.
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lossy audio compression
lossy
a term describing a data compression algorithm which actually reduces the amount of information in the data, rather than just the number of bits used to represent that information. the lost information is usually removed because it is subjectively less important to the quality of the data (usually an image or sound) or because it can be recovered reasonably by interpolation from the remaining data.
similar words(1)
lossy audio compression
Lossy Definition from Computer & Internet Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Digital Video (DV) & video edit terms / Eng2Eng v1.0 (web compilation) |
Lossy
Used to denote a form of compression that degrades the quality of the image being compressed.
Used to denote a form of compression that degrades the quality of the image being compressed.
| INTERNET TERMS&ACRONYMSV1.0 |
LOSSY
A term coined by graphics programmers to refer to a technique of shrinking file sizes by giving away some precision of detail.JPEG is the most common of these.
A term coined by graphics programmers to refer to a technique of shrinking file sizes by giving away some precision of detail.JPEG is the most common of these.
Lossy Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Technical English by wpv |
Lossy
Image compression that functions by removing minor tonal and/or color variations, causing visible loss of detail at high compression ratios.
Image compression that functions by removing minor tonal and/or color variations, causing visible loss of detail at high compression ratios.
Lossy Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
Lossy compression
A lossy compression method is one where compressing data and then decompressing it retrieves data that may well be different from the original, but is close enough to be useful in some way. Lossy compression is most commonly used to compress multimedia data (audio, video, still images), especially in applications such as streaming media and internet telephony. On the other hand lossless compression is preferred for text and data files, such as bank records, text articles, etc. Most lossy compression formats suffer from generation loss: repeatedly compressing and decompressing the file will cause it to progressively lose quality. This is in contrast with lossless data compression.
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