Look up: Zip

1. zip
   1. (tool, compression, file format) To create a compressed archive (a 'zip file') from one or more files using PKWare's PKZIP or a compatible archiver. Its use is spreading from MS-DOS now that portable implementations of the algorithm have been written. zip is also the name of a Unix archiving uti...
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2. Zip
   To compress using lossless compression, details ...
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3. ZIP
   Zigzag In-Line Package + Zone Improvement Plan (ZIPcode)
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4. Zip
   A format for compressed files on Windows systems.
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5. Zip
   A term referring to compressing files so that the information may be shared with other machines. Zipping, along with compressing the files, saves all the files under one name so that the information can be easily transferred.
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6. ZIP
   (Digital cameras and photo printers) File format used for data compression.
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7. ZIP
   a type of compressed archive for storing files (SparkFS can de-archive it)
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8. Zip
   A method of compressing electronic files for faster transportation, particularly via email.
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9. Zip
   Zone Information Protocol: This is a method of compressing computer data or files into a small size, so they can be transferred quickly over the Internet. There are programs built specifically to zip files, such as WinZip.
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10. Zip
    To compress a file or files into one file. Commonly used to reduce the size of a file to speed up transmission over the Internet.
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11. Zip
    Zip noun [ Imitative.] A hissing or sibilant sound such as that made by a flying bullet.
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12. Zip
    Zip intransitive verb To make, or move with, such a sound.
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13. Zip
    • (v. i.) To make, or move with, such a sound. • (n.) A hissing or sibilant sound such as that made by a flying bullet.
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14. zip
    
    • a quantity of no importance
    • a fastener for locking together two toothed edges by means of a sliding tab
    
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15. Zip
    Zip is derogatory slang for an Asian person.
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16. Zip
    Zip is derogatory slang for an Asian person.
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17. Zip
    ZIP is an abbreviation for Zodiacal Infrared Probe
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18. Zip
    The zip fastener is a fastening device used in clothing. It was invented in the USA by Whitcomb Judson in 1891 originally for doing up shoes. It has two sets of interlocking teeth, meshed by means of a slide that moves up and down. It did not become widely used in the clothing industry until the 193...
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19. Zip
    Device sometimes used to secure boots.
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20. ZIP
    (file format) The `ZIP` file format is a data compression and archive format. A ZIP file contains one or more files that have been compressed, to reduce file size, or stored as is. The ZIP file format permits a number of compression algorithms. The format was originally created in 1989 by Phi...
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21. Zip
    `Zip` or `ZIP` most commonly refers to: `Zip`, `Zips` or `ZIP` may also refer to: In `places`: In `arts and media`: In `other uses`: People with the name: See also:
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22. Zip
    (airline) `Zip` was a Canadian discount airline headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, launched by Air Canada as a no-frills subsidiary in September 2002. It operated a fleet of 12 Boeing 737 aircraft, each painted in a bright, neon colour (blue, fuchsia, green and orange) with a single class of ...
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23. Zip
    (game) `Zip`, sometimes known as "`Zip Zap Boing`" or "`Zip Zap Zop`"<ref name="Zip Zap Boing">http://www.eventwise.co.uk/asp/Game_293.asp?CategoryId=112 PartyPlan Party Game--> is a well-known game, often used as a theatre preparation exercise<ref name=&qu...
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