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/ˌsɪmplɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
Meaning & Definition
noun
the process of making something simpler or easier to understand.
The simplification of the project's requirements allowed everyone to grasp the objectives clearly.
a simplified version of something, especially a complicated concept.
The teacher provided a simplification of the scientific theory to help students understand.
the act of reducing a problem or a process to its basic components.
Through simplification, we were able to identify the key factors affecting the outcome.
Etymology
From the French 'simplification', itself from 'simple' and the suffix '-fication'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
keep it simple
To avoid complexity or complications.
simplify your life
To make life easier by removing unnecessary complexities or distractions.
back to basics
To return to fundamental principles or ideas.
Related Words
simplify
To make something simpler or easier.
simple
Easily understood; uncomplicated.
complexity
The state of being intricate or complicated.
Slang Meanings
Dumbing it down
The teacher was accused of dumbing it down by offering too many simplifications.
Cutting corners
He was criticized for cutting corners in the project, leading to oversimplification.