simplify
verb
sim·pli·fy
ˈsim-plə-ˌfī 
simplified; simplifying
a
: to reduce to basic essentials
b
: to diminish in scope or complexity : streamline
was urged to simplify management procedures
c
: to make more intelligible : clarify
Examples of simplify in a Sentence
Microwave ovens have simplified cooking.
The new software should simplify the process.
The forms have been simplified.
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Alex Vakulov, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Lavender initially taught Brody the trick to simplify outdoor routines and filmed a video of his clever antics to share with his breeder.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
Having a reliable accounting software service can help simplify these tasks, and FreshBooks stands out for its ease of customization and affordability, earning it a spot on our list of best accounting software services.
—Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
In late 2023, the airline overhauled its Medallion Program, simplifying three elite-qualifying metrics into one for the 2024 calendar year.
—Stella Shon, Travel + Leisure, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Simplify.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/simplify. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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