in words of one syllable
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: in clear and simple terms
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In 2015, Bloomberg Businessweek had devoted a whole issue to explaining digital in words of one syllable.
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Steve Denning, Forbes, 23 June 2021
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Steve Denning, Forbes, 23 June 2021
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“In words of one syllable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20words%20of%20one%20syllable. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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