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Compactification

Noun:

1. A process in mathematics of adding extra points or boundaries to a mathematical object in order to make it more well-behaved or complete.

Example: The compactification of a manifold involves the inclusion of the points at infinity to render the space compact.

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Verb:

1. The act of compressing or compressing something into a smaller or more condensed form.

Example: I compactified the files on my computer to free up disk space.

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Adjective:

1. Describing a design or structure that is conveniently small, tightly organized, or efficiently arranged.

Example: The compactification of a laptop's keyboard allows for a sleek and portable design.

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