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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march 07, New Atlas, 7 Mar. 2026
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 8 Mar. 2026
At its core, May’s mission is to simplify complicated subject matter in a way that’s easily digestible and understandable for viewers.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2026
Yancey said simplifying regulations and improving permitting processes could make the city more attractive to investors and businesses.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 7 Mar. 2026
The basic idea is to simplify the power curve of the thermal engine by supplementing it with the electric motor.
—David Szondy
march 07, New Atlas, 7 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for simplify
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“Simplify.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/simplify. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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