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Noun

simplification

n.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˌsɪmpɫəfɪˈkeɪʃən/ UK /sˌɪmplɪfɪkˈeɪʃən/ sim·pli·fi·ca·tion UK spelling simplifications Logic

n.the act of making something less complicated or easier to understand. You use this when you take a complex idea and break it down into smaller, simpler parts.

n.the process of reducing the complexity of a system, concept, or statement to make it easier to understand or manage. Often involves removing unnecessary details while retaining the essential meaning.


SIMPLE

The simplification of the tax code helps many people.

CONTEXTUAL

The scientist provided a helpful simplification of the theory to make it accessible to the general public.

COMPLEX

While the simplification of the legal framework was intended to streamline business operations, critics argued it overlooked the nuanced protections required for small-scale enterprises.


From the French simplification.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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