Word
simplification
Phoneticssim·pli·fi·ca·tion, stress on the fourth syllable
US/ˌsɪmpɫəfɪˈkeɪʃən/
UK/sˌɪmplɪfɪkˈeɪʃən/
Definition
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.
Examples
“The simplification of the tax code helps many people.”
“The scientist provided a helpful simplification of the theory to make it accessible to the general public.”
“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.”
Examples
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.”
Real-World Examples
“This simplification can leave hundreds of potentially critical reactions out of the picture.” Etymology
From the French simplification.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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NOUN
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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