ZIP

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Definition: ZIP


ZIP

Quick Summary of ZIP


A format for storing compressed versions of one or more files within a single archive file (a ZIP file). 




What is the dictionary definition of ZIP?

Dictionary Definition


A format for storing compressed versions of one or more files within a single archive file (a ZIP file). A file of compressed data that can be accessed once received by using an unzipping program.

It is now used on many systems and is a de-facto standard.


Full Definition of ZIP


ZIP is an archive file format that supports lossless data compression.

ZIP file may contain one or more files or directories that may have been compressed.


Examples of ZIP in a sentence


Compressed ‘zip‘ files are widely used as they pack one or more computer files into a single file or folder which takes up less space.

Like other archives, ZIP files are data containers, they store one or several files in the compressed form.


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Modern Language Association (MLA):
ZIP. PayrollHeaven.com. Payroll & Accounting Heaven Ltd.
March 28, 2024 https://payrollheaven.com/define/zip/.
Chicago Manual of Style (CMS):
ZIP. PayrollHeaven.com. Payroll & Accounting Heaven Ltd.
https://payrollheaven.com/define/zip/ (accessed: March 28, 2024).
American Psychological Association (APA):
ZIP. PayrollHeaven.com. Retrieved March 28, 2024
, from PayrollHeaven.com website: https://payrollheaven.com/define/zip/

Definition Sources


Definitions for ZIP are sourced/syndicated and enhanced from:

  • A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Quick Reference)
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Accounting
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Business & Management

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