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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The Nigerian government rejected the claim, and analysts say the claim simplifies a very complicated crisis that targets people regardless of their faiths.
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Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 8 Feb. 2026
The Nigerian government rejected the claim, and analysts say the claim simplifies a very complicated crisis that targets people regardless of their faiths.
—Pelumi Salako, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
On the Go Salad Jar Set If salads are a regular part of your weekly meal prep schedule, this salad jar set can simplify your routine.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
In either scenario, simplifying your checklist should give you a buffer of extra time.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
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“Simplify.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/simplify. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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