To compress a file to make it smaller and easier to transfer: also the file type (ZIP) that the file will end up becoming. You can open a ZIP package with programs such as Winzip.

In computing, compressing data to make a file smaller in order for it to be stored or sent to another computer. Also, slang for nothing.

"move rapidly," 1852, of echoic origin. Meaning "close with a zipper" is from 1932. Related: Zipped; zipping.

"zero," 1900, student slang for a grade of zero on a test, etc.; of unknown origin; compare zilch.

"to close or fasten by means of a zipper," 1932, back-formation from zipper (n.). Related: Zipped; zipping; zipless.

1963, in U.S. postal ZIP code, an acronym for Zone Improvement Plan, no doubt chosen with conscious echo of zip (v.1).

"sound of something moving rapidly," 1875, imitative. Zip gun "homemade pistol" first recorded 1950.

a fastener

A common file compression format for PC or compatibles; the utility WinZip or Winrar is used for compressing and decompressing files. Zipped files usually end with a ".zip" file extension. A [..]

Zone Information Protocol. the AppleTalk protocol that correlates network addresses with zone names.

A method of file compression originally used with MSDOS and a file extension for files which are zip compressed.

nothing: a quantity of no importance; "it looked like nothing I had ever seen before"; "reduced to nil all the work we had done"; "we r [..]

A slang term for the combination on a shot

a long metal or plastic fastener used to do up clothing and to close purses and bags

[primarily MS-DOS] vt. To create a compressed archive from a group of files using PKWare's PKZIP or a compatible archiver. Its use is spreading now that portable implementations of the algorithm [..]

Internet Glossary A compressed file format (.zip). Many files available on the Internet are compressed or zipped in order to reduce storage space and transfer times. To uncompress the file, you need a utility like PKZip <http://www.squareonetech.com/glossry2.html> (DOS) or WinZip (Windows).

ZIP is an acronym for Zone Information Protocol. ZIP application enables transfer of data using compression of files.

a file means to compress it using special software, such as Winzip. You can download such software from the internet. To use a zipped file, you need to unzip it first.

To zip files is to archive and compress them into one file of smaller size using a program such as WinZip. It's a handy way to make files smaller before sending them via email.

(1) A popular data compression format. Files that have been compressed with the ZIP format are called ZIP files and usually end with a.ZIP extension. (2) Also see Zip drive.

To compress a data file using PKZIP software or some other utility capable of compressing data into PKZIP format. When such a file is restored to an uncompressed format, it is said to have been unzipp [..]

a compressed file. "Zipping" a file involves compressing one or more items into a smaller archive file. A zipped file takes up less hard drive space and takes less time to transfer to anothe [..]

An open standard for compression and decompression used widely for PC download archives. Windows users will see this term a lot when looking for files on the Internet. A zip file (.zip) is a "zip [..]

A file type that is compressed and must be &quot;unzipped&quot; before using. A good free utility is ExtractNow. Click here for an article about zip basics.

Used as a verb to describe the process of compacting files or programs in order to cut down the amount of storage space they require by compressing them into one tightly-packed file and thus to make i [..]

zipper (USA) device for bringing together or separating two rows of metal or plastic teeth by means of a sliding tab, used for fastening clothing.  Here is another definition from another Apparel Sear [..]

1) In computing, type of removable storage disc a bit like a thick floppy disc. It holds 100MB or (in more recent versions) 250MB of data. Not ultra reliable, but a reasonable way of transferring larg [..]

  These are a closure method that uses 2 parallel rows of teeth that are attached to fabric tape. These are then stitched into an opening and closed using a slider which locks the teeth together. Standard zips are usually closed at the end of the tape - often in the form of a staple holding the 2 fabric tapes together

Zip is a popular standard for file compression on the PC. You can recognize it by the .zip file extension. Learn more: File Compression

Windows users will see this term a lot when looking for files on the Internet. A zip file (.zip) is a "zipped" or compressed file. For example, when you download a file, if the filename look [..]

The Zip file format is a data compression and archive format. Windows users will see Zip term when looking for files on the Internet. A zip file (.zip) is a &quot;zipped&quot; or compressed fi [..]

The word zip refers both to American postal codes and PkWare’s public domain file archiving and compression format. Sun has extended it in its JAR and WAR (Web Archive) files to have a formal table of [..]

Software files compressed into ZIP format, ready for unzipping with PKUnzip before installing.

There are three common zips in the computer world that are completely different from one another. One is a type of removable removable disk slightly larger (physically) and vastly larger (capacity) th [..]

A particular format of compressed

When you compress a file, it is said you zip the file. When you want to use the file, you must first unzip it. There is special software for zipping and unzipping. On a Macintosh, this is usually call [..]

(n) a quantity of no importance(n) a code of letters and digits added to a postal address to aid in the sorting of mail(n) forceful exertion(n) a fastener for locking together two toothed edges by mea [..]

A method of compressing files for easier transport or storage. Such files can be “unzipped” by any one of several specialised programs. If using Winzip, make an unzipping directory on your computer, a [..]

file type for compressed files. Just about any file can be added to a zip file and compressed to a smaller file size for emailing or sharing. The file extension is .ZIP.

A very popular method of compressing a file, making it much smaller in size and capable of being transferred from one computer to another more quickly. ZIP files are recognized by the ".zip" [..]

To compress a file using PKZIP, ZipIt, gzip, or other compatible archiver.

 A zip file (.zip) is a "zipped" or compressed file.   

a self bursting zip can be employed on a lifejacket instead of velcro closure, this makes a lifejacket tamper proof.

Zone Improvement Plan

ZIP is a popular file compression format used to reduce the storage space consumed by digital files.

A popular file compression format. Files that are compressed with the ZIP format have a.zip extension and are called ZIP files. Such files are said to be ZIPPED, while files that are decompressed from [..]

To compress a file to take up less disk space and allow for f aster electronic transmission.

An open standard for compression and decompression used widely for PC download archives. These archives are not only compressed in size but allow multiple documents to be archived into a single file. ZIP is used on Windows-based programs such as WinZip and Drag and Zip. The file extension given to ZIP files is .zip.

nothing

Stands for Z

The high-pitched sound of a small object moving rapidly through air. Energy; vigor; vim. (British,NZ) A zip fastener. Zero; nothing. A trip on a zipline. (computing,informal) A zip file. [..]

Zone improvement plan ''(see ZIP code)''

ZIP is an archive file format that supports lossless data compression. A .ZIP file may contain one or more files or directories that may have been compressed. The .ZIP file format permits a number of [..]

Zip, Zips or ZIP may refer to: Zipper or zip, a device for temporarily joining two edges of fabric together ZIP Code, the USPS Zone Improvement Plan used in postal addresses in the United States

Zip was a Canadian discount airline headquartered in Hangar 101 at Calgary International Airport, Calgary, Alberta. It was launched by Air Canada as a no-frills subsidiary in September 2002. It operat [..]

Zip, sometimes known as "Zip Zap Boing" or "Zip Zap Zop" is a game often used as a theatre preparation exercise and sometimes as an elimination game. The rules of this game have ma [..]