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(Entry 1 of 2)
the act or process of reducing the size or volume of something by or as if by pressing
- the compacting of wool fibers into felt
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compacting
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present participle of compact
Synonyms & Antonyms of compacting (Entry 2 of 2)
1
to bring (something) to a central point or under a single control
- the media giant decided to compact all of its far-flung operations onto a single site
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2
to reduce in size or volume by or as if by pressing parts or members together
- compact the snow into a tight ball for throwing
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“Compacting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compacting. Accessed 2 Aug. 2021.
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