for simplicity's sake

idiom

: in order to make something simpler and easier

For simplicity's sake, we have rounded off the numbers to the nearest whole number.

Examples of for simplicity's sake in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The two-speed turntable is built with a one-step auto start, stop and return for simplicity's sake. —

goodhousekeeping.com, 15 Apr. 2023 The ceiling beams and electrical lines were left exposed for simplicity's sake. —

Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Aug. 2022 The prices below are for the queen-sized version for simplicity's sake, but other sizes are also on sale. —

Medea Giordano, Wired, 29 May 2021 Certain colors were combined for simplicity's sake. —

Nat Newell, The Indianapolis Star, 12 Mar. 2021 But for simplicity's sake, non-aerated versions only demand non-chlorinated water, compost, and a large bucket. —

Blair Donovan, Country Living, 28 Apr. 2020

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