simplify
Pronunciation: [ˈsɪmplɪfaɪ]
Word
Context: “education”
(verb) to make something easier to understand or do. It's like taking a big, complicated idea and changing it so that it's simple and clear, just like making a hard puzzle easier to solve.
Example
The teacher helped us simplify the math problem so we could understand it better.
Example
He didn't simplify his explanations, which made it hard for us to follow along.
Example
How can we simplify this project to make it easier for everyone?
Context: “decision-making”
(verb) to reduce the number of options or steps in a process, making it quicker and clearer. Imagine if you have too many toys and you choose just a few to play with instead of all of them.
Example
We decided to simplify our daily routine so we have more free time.
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Not simplifying our choices made everything feel too overwhelming.
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What steps can we take to simplify our meeting agenda?
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