data decompression

[/ˈdeɪtə ˌdiːkəmˈprɛʃən/]
nounpl: data decompressions
descompressão de dados
1. The process of restoring compressed data to its original uncompressed form
Data decompression is necessary before the system can read the archived files.
A descompressão de dados é necessária antes que o sistema possa ler os arquivos arquivados.
2. A computational operation that reverses the effects of data compression algorithms
The software performs automatic data decompression when you open a ZIP file.
O software realiza descompressão de dados automática quando você abre um arquivo ZIP.
This is technical jargon commonly used in IT, software development, and data management fields. In Brazil, it's predominantly used in tech companies, universities, and among software professionals. The term is essential in discussions about file formats (ZIP, RAR, 7Z), backup systems, and network optimization.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
decompressionuncompressionexpansioninflation
Antonyms / Antônimos
data compressioncompressionencoding

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
descompressão de dados
Standard term used in technical and IT contexts
Portugal
descompressão de dados
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; used in European Portuguese technical documentation
São Paulo
descompressão de dados
Common in tech companies and IT departments
USA Technical
data decompression
Standard terminology in American software engineering and computer science

Related Words

compression algorithmfile extractioncodecarchivebandwidthstorage

Related Idioms & Phrases

unzip a file
extract compressed data
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