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lossless
This term is primarily used in technical contexts involving data compression and digital signal processing. It describes a process where the decompression algorithm restores the original data bit-for-bit, ensuring that the output is an exact replica of the input. This is contrasted with lossy compression, which discards less critical information to achieve smaller file sizes.
In practical usage, the word carries a connotation of precision and high fidelity. It is most frequently paired with nouns like compression, format, or encoding. Because it describes a binary state of data integrity—either the data is perfectly preserved or it is not—it is rarely used in a comparative sense (e.g., one format is not typically described as more lossless than another).
Meanings
Examples
I prefer using a lossless format for my music collection to ensure the highest audio quality.
Is this a lossless compression algorithm or does it discard some data?
The archive was created using lossless compression so every single bit remains intact.
We need to store these medical images in a lossless format for diagnostic accuracy.
I wonder if I should switch to a lossless codec for the final master of the album.
The software provides a lossless way to shrink the file size without affecting the content.
PNG is a popular lossless image format used widely in web design.
Make sure you use lossless settings when backing up the database.