simplify

verb

sim·pli·fy | \ ˈsim-plə-ˌfī

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simplified; simplifying

Definition of simplify

transitive verb

: to make simple or simpler: such as

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

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Other Words from simplify

simplification \ ˌsim-plə-fə-ˈkā-shən

\ noun

simplifier \ ˈsim-plə-ˌfī(-ə)r

\ noun

Synonyms & Antonyms for simplify

Synonyms

streamline

Antonyms

Examples of simplify in a Sentence

Microwave ovens have simplified cooking. The new software should simplify the process. The forms have been simplified.

Recent Examples on the Web That same month, Zhang’s lab developed a way to simplify the Sherlock system into a process that required just a single-step reaction. — Walter Isaacson, STAT, "CRISPR rivals put patents aside to help in fight against Covid-19," 5 Mar. 2021 Lease management technology is the best way to streamline, simplify and automate labor-intensive lease administration tasks. — Uriel Barillas, Forbes, "How Technology Can Be Used To Avoid These Six Lease Administration Mistakes," 3 Mar. 2021 In Kentucky, teens Teague and Beck drew from their experience to send a letter to Governor Andy Beshear’s office that outlined several steps to simplify vaccine scheduling, such as creating a map hyperlinked to all available vaccine sites. — Marla Broadfoot, Scientific American, "Teens And Other Volunteers Help Seniors Find Scarce COVID Shots," 3 Mar. 2021 Owner Brandon Waller launched the stand at the Dallas Farmers Market in 2018, but eventually began looking for a standalone location to simplify his operation. — Sarah Bahari, Dallas News, "Black-owned restaurant Bam’s Vegan opens in Irving," 2 Mar. 2021 Senate Bill 105 would simplify the process for early termination for people who have served at least three years on probation and met certain requirements. — Nyamekye Daniel, Washington Examiner, "Probation reform bill to streamline early termination process advances from Georgia Senate," 26 Feb. 2021 And if the team can simplify its regulation-time act, the cleaner play is likely to emphasize the steadiness from Talbot that was upstaged by these instant-classic conclusions. — Sarah Mclellan, Star Tribune, "Wild goalie Cam Talbot takes the good breaks with the bad," 17 Jan. 2021 The legislation would also simplify the forgiveness application process for loans under $150,000. — Kristina Peterson, WSJ, "Pelosi, Mnuchin Work to Reach Deal Before Tuesday Deadline," 20 Oct. 2020 Adams said Massachusetts should be making similar moves to simplify the signup process. — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, "This Massachusetts software developer is building a better website to find vaccination slots than the state," 5 Feb. 2021

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simplicity itself

simplified spelling

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6 Mar 2021

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“Simplify.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/simplify. Accessed 7 Mar. 2021.

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More Definitions for simplify

simplify

verb

English Language Learners Definition of simplify

: to make (something) easier to do or understand

See the full definition for simplify in the English Language Learners Dictionary

simplify

verb

sim·pli·fy | \ ˈsim-plə-ˌfī

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simplified; simplifying

Kids Definition of simplify

: to make simple or simpler : make easier

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