simplify
verb
sim·pli·fy
ˈsim-plə-ˌfī 
simplified; simplifying
a
: to reduce to basic essentials
b
: to diminish in scope or complexity : streamline
was urged to simplify management procedures
c
: to make more intelligible : clarify
Examples of simplify in a Sentence
Microwave ovens have simplified cooking.
The new software should simplify the process.
The forms have been simplified.
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Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
Made with 20 percent non-nano zinc oxide, squalene, glycerin and sea buckthorn oil, the product simplifies the skin and body routine, eliminating the need for serums, lotions and oils.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 23 May 2026
Given that many people have never used TRI-RAIL before, there’s a strong focus on simplifying the process.
—Jp Shaffer, Miami Herald, 22 May 2026
Health plans, providers, and community or advocacy organizations play an important role by simplifying navigation and connecting people to care quickly and close to home.
—Dr. David Pryor, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026
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“Simplify.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/simplify. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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