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statistical compression

[/stəˈtɪstɪkəl kəmˈprɛʃən/]
nounpl: statistical compressions
compressão estatística
1. A data compression technique that reduces file size by exploiting the statistical properties and frequency distribution of data, such as Huffman coding or arithmetic coding
Statistical compression algorithms analyze the probability of each symbol appearing in the data.
Os algoritmos de compressão estatística analisam a probabilidade de cada símbolo aparecer nos dados.
2. The process of encoding information more efficiently based on the likelihood of certain characters or patterns occurring
Statistical compression is particularly effective for text files where certain letters appear more frequently than others.
A compressão estatística é particularmente eficaz para arquivos de texto onde certas letras aparecem com mais frequência que outras.
Synonyms
entropy codinglossless compressionprobability-based compression
Antonyms
lossless expansionuncompressed data

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
compressão estatística
Standard term used in computing and technology contexts
Portugal
compressão estatística
Same term used in Portuguese technology literature

Related Idioms & Phrases

compress data based on statistical frequency
exploit statistical properties for compression
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