Simplify
verb
To make something easier to understand or do.
Simplify the instructions so that anyone can follow them.
Often appears as...
- simplify the process
- simplify the equation
verb
To reduce something to its basic elements.
Let's simplify the problem and concentrate on the most important part.
Often appears as...
- simplify the problem
- simplify the structure
verb
In mathematics, to make an equation or expression less complicated.
We can simplify the equation by cancelling out common factors.
Often appears as...
- simplify the equation
- simplify the fraction
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To make something easier to understand or do.
Simplify the instructions so that anyone can follow them.
Often appears as...
- simplify the process
- simplify the equation
verb
To reduce something to its basic elements.
Let's simplify the problem and concentrate on the most important part.
Often appears as...
- simplify the problem
- simplify the structure
verb
In mathematics, to make an equation or expression less complicated.
We can simplify the equation by cancelling out common factors.
Often appears as...
- simplify the equation
- simplify the fraction
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Ease Instructions
Use 'simplify' when rewriting complex instructions in an easier way.
To clarify, simplify your wording so all ages can understand.
Pro Tip 2/3Avoid Overuse
Don't 'simplify' if it risks losing important details or nuance.
Be cautious not to oversimplify the story's message.
Pro Tip 3/3Plain Language
'Simplify' suggests making communication accessible, avoiding jargon.
Simplify your presentation by using plain language.
Pro Tip 1/3Ease Instructions
Use 'simplify' when rewriting complex instructions in an easier way.
To clarify, simplify your wording so all ages can understand.
Pro Tip 2/3Avoid Overuse
Don't 'simplify' if it risks losing important details or nuance.
Be cautious not to oversimplify the story's message.
Pro Tip 3/3Plain Language
'Simplify' suggests making communication accessible, avoiding jargon.
Simplify your presentation by using plain language.
Pro Tip 1/3Ease Instructions
Use 'simplify' when rewriting complex instructions in an easier way.
To clarify, simplify your wording so all ages can understand.
Pro Tip 2/3Avoid Overuse
Don't 'simplify' if it risks losing important details or nuance.
Be cautious not to oversimplify the story's message.
Pro Tip 3/3Plain Language
'Simplify' suggests making communication accessible, avoiding jargon.
Simplify your presentation by using plain language.
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What's in Dry-Erase...
kind of a wild card the resin and the pigment you can think of as one thing the point of the resin is to help the pigment evenly spread across the surface so our simplified system is actually three things solvent resin pigment and release agent and the magic is something that you probably slept right through in high school
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What we can learn from...
how does dark energy affect the universe at the largest scales? Depending on how strong it is, maybe structure forms faster or slower. Well, the problem with the large-scale structure of the universe is that it's horribly complicated. Here is a computer simulation. And we need a way to simplify it.
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What almost dying taught...
Staring your mortality straight in the eye has a way of simplifying things, of rerouting your focus to what really matters. And when I was sick, I vowed that if I survived, it had to be for something. It had to be to live a good life, an adventurous life, a meaningful one.
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How trees talk to each...
degrade wildlife habitat, and emit greenhouse gases back into the atmosphere, which creates more disturbance and more tree diebacks. Not only that, we're continuing to plant one or two species and weed out the aspens and birches. These simplified forests lack complexity,
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Creating a Bio-Industrial...
files those are the 3d computer-aided design files that go in the printer it chemistry in the printer and then the return logistics so look at biomimicry is doing so far in this simplified supply chain remember those five polymer systems you know we have a lot of right
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What is consciousness? -...
To understand this theory, it helps to have a clear idea of one important way the brain processes information from our senses. Based on sensory input, it builds models, which are continuously updating, simplified descriptions of objects and events in the world.
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The Smartest Parrots in...
He means what he says and he says what he means. We're going to do some matter, okay? Tell me what matter. -Paper. -Paper, that's right. Good birdie. There you go. Dr. Pepperberg's simplified language uses the minimum number of words possible.
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What is the tragedy of...
That's a simplified example, but the tragedy of the commons plays out in the more complex systems of real life, too. The overuse of antibiotics has led to short-term gains in livestock production and in treating common illnesses,
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Can you solve the...
One powerful way to solve problems is to simplify. And in this case, we can focus our attention on the two things that are important for our intersections and the stretches of snake between them.
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Can you solve the seven...
So where do you begin? When tackling problems of this kind it often helps to simplify things, so you can better understand their dynamics. Let’s imagine that this cluster has the same arrangement
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What's in Dry-Erase...
kind of a wild card the resin and the pigment you can think of as one thing the point of the resin is to help the pigment evenly spread across the surface so our simplified system is actually three things solvent resin pigment and release agent and the magic is something that you probably slept right through in high school
Video examples
What we can learn from...
how does dark energy affect the universe at the largest scales? Depending on how strong it is, maybe structure forms faster or slower. Well, the problem with the large-scale structure of the universe is that it's horribly complicated. Here is a computer simulation. And we need a way to simplify it.
Video examples
What almost dying taught...
Staring your mortality straight in the eye has a way of simplifying things, of rerouting your focus to what really matters. And when I was sick, I vowed that if I survived, it had to be for something. It had to be to live a good life, an adventurous life, a meaningful one.
Video examples
How trees talk to each...
degrade wildlife habitat, and emit greenhouse gases back into the atmosphere, which creates more disturbance and more tree diebacks. Not only that, we're continuing to plant one or two species and weed out the aspens and birches. These simplified forests lack complexity,
Video examples
Creating a Bio-Industrial...
files those are the 3d computer-aided design files that go in the printer it chemistry in the printer and then the return logistics so look at biomimicry is doing so far in this simplified supply chain remember those five polymer systems you know we have a lot of right
Video examples
What is consciousness? -...
To understand this theory, it helps to have a clear idea of one important way the brain processes information from our senses. Based on sensory input, it builds models, which are continuously updating, simplified descriptions of objects and events in the world.
Video examples
The Smartest Parrots in...
He means what he says and he says what he means. We're going to do some matter, okay? Tell me what matter. -Paper. -Paper, that's right. Good birdie. There you go. Dr. Pepperberg's simplified language uses the minimum number of words possible.
Video examples
What is the tragedy of...
That's a simplified example, but the tragedy of the commons plays out in the more complex systems of real life, too. The overuse of antibiotics has led to short-term gains in livestock production and in treating common illnesses,
Video examples
Can you solve the...
One powerful way to solve problems is to simplify. And in this case, we can focus our attention on the two things that are important for our intersections and the stretches of snake between them.
Video examples
Can you solve the seven...
So where do you begin? When tackling problems of this kind it often helps to simplify things, so you can better understand their dynamics. Let’s imagine that this cluster has the same arrangement
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Gene Luen Yang
Chinese Writer
If I'm writing about a modern-day suburb, there's going to be details of the home and furniture, and if I'm writing about a historical period, those details, those pieces of the world are going to be there as well, but they'll be simplified, because I'm cartooning it.
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Paulo Coelho
Brazilian Novelist
About the idea of a clash between cultures, between civilisations, I don't believe in it. It's something some political leaders tried to use, and that the media tried and are still trying to sell us, in order to simplify the world and their work.
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Clayton Kershaw
American Athlete
Baseball is so hard as it is. For me, if you simplify it, it takes a little bit of the weight off, rather than trying to figure out all these other things. It's just peace of mind.
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Jair Bolsonaro
Brazilian Politician
We will reduce the tax burden, simplify tax rules, and make life easier for those who want to produce, do business, invest, and create jobs.
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Gary Ross
American Actor
In a complex and troubling world, who wouldn't want to simplify? Everybody does. Everybody wants to simplify and put up a picket fence.
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Anais Nin
American Author
Truth is something which can't be told in a few words. Those who simplify the universe only reduce the expansion of its meaning.
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Barack Obama
American President
Issues are never simple. One thing I'm proud of is that very rarely will you hear me simplify the issues.
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Gian Carlo Menotti
Italian Composer
I have a heart problem, so I have to simplify my life and be content with memories and friends and music.
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Henry David Thoreau
American Author
Our life is frittered away by detail... simplify, simplify.
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Karen Duffy
American Actress
In a way, I have simplified my life by setting priorities.
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Gene Luen Yang
Chinese Writer
If I'm writing about a modern-day suburb, there's going to be details of the home and furniture, and if I'm writing about a historical period, those details, those pieces of the world are going to be there as well, but they'll be simplified, because I'm cartooning it.
Quote examples
Paulo Coelho
Brazilian Novelist
About the idea of a clash between cultures, between civilisations, I don't believe in it. It's something some political leaders tried to use, and that the media tried and are still trying to sell us, in order to simplify the world and their work.
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Clayton Kershaw
American Athlete
Baseball is so hard as it is. For me, if you simplify it, it takes a little bit of the weight off, rather than trying to figure out all these other things. It's just peace of mind.
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Jair Bolsonaro
Brazilian Politician
We will reduce the tax burden, simplify tax rules, and make life easier for those who want to produce, do business, invest, and create jobs.
Quote examples
Gary Ross
American Actor
In a complex and troubling world, who wouldn't want to simplify? Everybody does. Everybody wants to simplify and put up a picket fence.
Quote examples
Anais Nin
American Author
Truth is something which can't be told in a few words. Those who simplify the universe only reduce the expansion of its meaning.
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Barack Obama
American President
Issues are never simple. One thing I'm proud of is that very rarely will you hear me simplify the issues.
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Gian Carlo Menotti
Italian Composer
I have a heart problem, so I have to simplify my life and be content with memories and friends and music.
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Henry David Thoreau
American Author
Our life is frittered away by detail... simplify, simplify.
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Karen Duffy
American Actress
In a way, I have simplified my life by setting priorities.
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