lossless compression

lossless compression definition - telecom
Referring to compression techniques that enable faithful reproduction of the signal, with no data loss, although compression rates tend to be relatively low. See also artifact, compression, lossy compression, and signal.

Webster's New World Telecom Dictionary Copyright © 2008 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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