simplifications

noun

plural of simplification
1
as in generalizations

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as in summaries

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  1. generalizations
  2. summaries
  3. abstracts
  4. synopses
  5. abbreviations
  6. inventories
  7. outlines
  8. rundowns
Noun
  • Brousson is an Austin resident and often posts satirical videos teasing Texas cliches and generalizations.
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 June 2026
  • Teenagers are tested on more advanced skills, such as making generalizations from a reading passage and comparing information from charts and graphs.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 June 2026
Definition of generalizations
Noun
  • Before Monday’s investigation summaries posted online, neither agency had posted anything publicly.
    — David J. Neal July 6, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026
  • Although the court livestreams the audio of oral arguments, that’s not the case for the summaries the justices give of their opinions.
    — Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Definition of summaries
Noun
  • The New York Times first reported Tuesday that two COVID vaccine papers and abstracts of studies on a shingles vaccine were blocked by FDA officials.
    — Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 6 May 2026
  • In addition, the Times learned that FDA officials did not allow agency scientists to submit two abstracts for studies on Shingrix, a shingles vaccine, to a major drug safety conference.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 6 May 2026
Definition of abstracts
Noun
  • Check out the full lineup below, with all synopses provided by the festival.
    — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 12 May 2026
  • See full details, including Denver Film synopses and each show’s openers, below.
    — John Wenzel, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026
Definition of synopses
Noun
  • One of football betting’s favourite abbreviations and the concept is refreshingly uncomplicated.
    — Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 11 June 2026
  • Look for the following abbreviations in plant catalogs and on labels when selecting varieties.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 June 2026
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Noun
  • Pipeline line fill, tank bottoms and other operational inventories are often carried on company balance sheets but generate little direct revenue.
    — Mia Gindis, Fortune, 9 July 2026
  • That persistent threat kept oil prices high through March, April and May, sending gas prices surging and global oil inventories to dangerously low levels.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
Definition of inventories
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  • Based on the size of the trenches and these outlines, hundreds of people could be buried there, according to CNN’s analysis of the photos.
    — Osmary Hernández, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
  • The giant birthday card also featured the girls' signatures and outlines of their footprints in white paint.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 21 June 2026
Definition of outlines
Noun
  • That track may debut on a number of Billboard rankings shortly, and perhaps earn her another win on both of the global rundowns.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
  • After a couple of rundowns, WVU baserunners safely occupied all three bases.
    — Gary Bedore May 23, Kansas City Star, 23 May 2026
Definition of rundowns
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