Computer Science GCSE
Lossy Compression
What Lossy Compression means in Computer Science GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definitions of Lossy Compression
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A data compression algorithm that permanently discards some data to significantly reduce the file size.
A compression algorithm that permanently removes some data from a file to reduce its size.
A data compression algorithm that permanently discards some data to reduce file size.
Topics that use Lossy Compression
- Data (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
- Data storage and compression (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
- Topic 2: Data (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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