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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Starbucks Starbucks is eliminating 30% of its menu in the coming months as part of the company’s plan to simplify its offerings, reduce wait times and improve its customer experience.
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Alexandra Banner, CNN, 30 Jan. 2025
Cavanagh on Thursday said the company would push to simplify its bundles, following the lead of Charter’s mobile and broadband offerings.
—Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2025
That could mean creating tax incentives, loosening building regulations or establishing other policies that simplify doing business in Charlotte.
—Alexandria Sands, Axios, 30 Jan. 2025
Chief Executive Brian Niccol said the chain is planning to cut its food and beverage offerings by 30% over the course of this year to simplify operations and speed service, part of its efforts to turn the company around.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2025
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Alexandra Banner, CNN, 30 Jan. 2025
Cavanagh on Thursday said the company would push to simplify its bundles, following the lead of Charter’s mobile and broadband offerings.
—Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2025
That could mean creating tax incentives, loosening building regulations or establishing other policies that simplify doing business in Charlotte.
—Alexandria Sands, Axios, 30 Jan. 2025
Chief Executive Brian Niccol said the chain is planning to cut its food and beverage offerings by 30% over the course of this year to simplify operations and speed service, part of its efforts to turn the company around.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2025
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“Simplify.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/simplify. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.
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