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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ABC News, 6 June 2026
Consolidating your debt can help simplify repayment by combining multiple high-rate credit card balances into a single loan at a lower interest rate.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 4 June 2026
If a tool causes friction, map the workflow on paper, then simplify steps and confirm responsibilities with the group.
—Pubsubhub User, Baltimore Sun, 4 June 2026
The company plans to gradually phase out its older aircraft to simplify its lineup.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 4 June 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 12 Jun. 2026.
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