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Zip files

Definition:

Zip files, also known as compressed files or archives, are a file format used for bundling and compressing multiple files or directories into a single, more manageable file.

Senses:

Sense 1: As a noun, zip files refer to computer files that have been compressed to reduce their size.

Sample Sentence: You can download all the images from the website in a single zip file.

Sense 2: As a verb, zip files mean to compress multiple files or directories into a zip file.

Sample Sentence: Can you please zip these documents before sending them through email?

Usages:

Usage 1: Popular usage: Zip files are commonly used for bundling and compressing files, making it easier to transfer or store large amounts of data.

Sample Sentence: I zipped all the photos from the vacation to save some storage space.

Usage 2: Local usage: In certain communities or technical settings, zip files may be referred to as "zipped folders" or "archive files."

Sample Sentence: The zipped folder containing the code files was password protected.

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