What does LOSSY mean?

Heres the result: Lossy

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Lossy refers to a data compression technique in which some data is lost in order to reduce the size of a file.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈlɑːsi/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈlɒsi/

Origin and Usage: The term lossy originated from the word loss, which refers to the data that is lost during the compression process. It is commonly used in the field of digital media, such as audio and video compression.

Synonyms: Compressed, compacted, condensed, reduced

Related Words: Losses, lousy, lasso, lasso, loess

Example Sentences:

• The lossy compression algorithm used in this audio file has resulted in a slight decrease in sound quality.
• Lossy compression techniques are commonly used to reduce the size of image files on websites.
• She was disappointed to find that the lossy compression of the video had resulted in a blurry image.