lossy
/ˈlɔsi/
adjective
- Relating to a method of compressing data (such as images, audio, or video) in which some information is permanently removed to reduce file size, resulting in a loss of quality.
- Lossy audio files like MP3s save space but lose some sound detail.
- The JPEG format uses lossy compression to make photos smaller.
- For professional editing, avoid lossy formats because they degrade image quality.
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