Data compaction refers to various techniques and processes used to reduce the amount of storage space needed for data without losing essential information. This is particularly important in areas like databases, data warehousing, and data transmission, where efficiency in storage and bandwidth utilization is crucial. Here are some common contexts and methods related to data compaction: 1. **Data Compression**: This is the process of encoding information in a way that reduces its size.
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