1.
compression ratio; compression rate
The degree to which something is compressed, expressed as a ratio. Used for data files, engine cylinders, and materials.
ファイルの圧縮率が高い。
The file's compression ratio is high.
画像の圧縮率を上げると画質が落ちる。
Raising an image's compression rate lowers its quality.
このエンジンは圧縮率が高く、燃費がよい。
This engine has a high compression ratio and good fuel economy.
Composed of 圧縮 ('compression') + 率 ('rate, ratio'). Used in computing (file and data compression), mechanical engineering (engines), and materials science.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 圧縮率が高い / 低い: high / low compression ratio
- 圧縮率を上げる: to raise the compression rate