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[sim-pluh-fahy]

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verb (used with object), -fied, -fy·ing.

to make less complex or complicated; make plainer or easier: to simplify a problem.

Origin:
1645–55; < French simplifier < Medieval Latin simplificāre to make simple, equivalent to Latin simpli- (combining form of simplus simple) + -ficāre -fy

Related forms

sim·pli·fi·ca·tion, noun

sim·pli·fi·ca·tive, adjective

sim·pli·fi·er, sim·pli·fi·ca·tor, noun

non·sim·pli·fi·ca·tion, noun

su·per·sim·pli·fy, verb (used with object), -fied, -fy·ing.

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un·sim·pli·fied, adjective

un·sim·pli·fy·ing, adjective

COLLAPSE

Can be confused: simple, simplified, simplistic.

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Efforts are underway to simplify the complex, byzantine system we've created to administer financial aid, and it's about time.

But he also wants to simplify the tax code for simplicity's sake.

Regions are used to simplify complex spaces so that they are easier to consider.

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Efforts are underway to simplify the complex, byzantine system we've created to administer financial aid, and it's about time.

But he also wants to simplify the tax code for simplicity's sake.

Regions are used to simplify complex spaces so that they are easier to consider.

They break it into component parts, to simplify and focus their efforts.

On level ground, link adjoining basins as pictured above to simplify watering.

Simplify takes a little time to get started, but once it's up, it fast.

I'll demonstrate various digital tools that simplify and automate the task of selecting an ideal time for meetings.

The tax regime is gradually being reformed in a bid to increase flexibility and transparency and to simplify the system.

Without electricity or modern conveniences, they strive to simplify their lifestyle to be in harmony with the land.

Even scientists often forget that they need to simplify, simplify and simplify their theories.

The couple had decided to simplify their lives and concentrate on photography and painting.

Simplify voting machine software to use minimal lines of code.

As important, the state should simplify what it provides.

Commercial outfitters simplify the process enormously, but in the end you climb your own mountain.

Given the choice, simpler is better and an organism will simplify.

Though some attempts have been made to simplify communications, they are limited and restrictive, claims the patent.

Supporters argue that the proposals will simplify decision-making.

Pundits, politicians, late-night comedians-all simplify things.

First, simplify and standardize the solar value proposition so consumers get the message and adopt.

But my view is, if you can simplify it for consumers, that's the way to do it.

The government has in mind legal changes to simplify the tax system, close loopholes and make prosecution easier.

If you want to simplify your gear and go light, this pack can do it all.

The marriage does simplify the math but both theories have their limitations and muddy the waters for a new unification theory.

It also has the potential to simplify the process of display manufacturing.

The beauty of diacritical marks is that they simplify pronunciation and spelling.

Retailers and community partners have joined to simplify the process of battery collection and safe disposal.

For some the big question was how this would simplify iTunes, which essentially ties your music collection to a single computer.

It is the business of posters to simplify and thus distort.

Other electronics purveyors have instore programs that simplify the recycling process.

Apple needs to leverage your social network to simplify discovery.

Negotiations to simplify this have gone on for over a decade without success.

In this issue we'll provide information to simplify the process.

If possible, simplify numbers into round, easy-to-work-with figures.

Allow me to suggest another response: simplify the tax code.

And by capturing one opposing army, they dramatically simplify the battle lines and create a two-sided conflict.

Meanwhile, businessmen complain that the government is reneging on its promise to simplify and reduce taxes.

It also says, in the variants, that you can play without the tactics cards to simplify the game.

These simplify the process of selling things by identifying goods at a checkout without the need for laser-scanning a bar code.

It was a move guaranteed to simplify life for her admirers, who have been having difficulty adding to their collections.

The law aims to simplify confusing and uneven transfer requirements between the two systems.

Better to simplify and make it easier to run a business.

Aside from its sizable economic impact for people with taxable estates, the measure could simplify estate planning considerably.

Combs will greatly simplify the task of measuring optical frequencies with extremely high precision.

One way you can simplify the process is by starting the sauce, then adding the dry pasta and finishing them together.

Their makers promise that the new machines will simplify voting and forever end the prospect of pregnant and hanging chads.

In places the original building's wall and floors have been opened up to simplify circulation between the two structures.

The real advantage is that it can help simplify processes.

Levy said the service will also simplify business calls for the deaf, which are commonly more complex than ordering a pizza.

But the app is more suited to team managers who want to simplify their duties.

Gosh, sure glad society has used technology to simplify life.

If you make a complex argument, there will be people out there who will simplify and misuse.

He developed the company's record and tape courses and worked to simplify his grandfather's teaching methods.

Languages' authorities refuse obstinately to simplify writing.

We were trying to simplify as much as possible, to create something basic, but not a faceless design.

Wishful thinking will not simplify or make disappear the problems posed by hazardous waste from disposal of electronic hardware.

But such a thing would be so complex that perhaps researchers should simplify and stay away from attempting.

One of eJamming's goals was to simplify the software's user interface.

However the government needs to simplify and create a more merit-based system that includes labour.

Much of what he does is an attempt to simplify the web experience.

His answer, to simplify a subtle argument, is that it routinely lets itself be carried away by its successes.

The category was designed to simplify flight training and reduce the costs of flying.

The objective was to simplify the package by allowing the consumer to go all-in on a purchase or all-in on a lease.

Models based on supersymmetry seek to simplify things by making them more.

And you may be able to simplify the photograph enough for tracing.

The party disappointed voters who looked to it to cut bureaucracy and simplify taxes.

It used a single set of logarithmic scales and a pair of dividers to simplify computation.

Such firms are increasingly turning to trusted brands to simplify things for their customers.

But my view is, if you can simplify it for consumers, that's the way to do.

The government could simplify the tax code and implement real changes to bring the budget back into balance.

He would simplify and reform the labyrinthine tax system.

Simplify the tax code so the savings on the cost of compliance can be split between the government and taxpayer.

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World English Dictionary

simplify (ˈsɪmplɪˌfaɪ)

—vb , -fies, -fying, -fied
1.	to make less complicated, clearer, or easier
2.	maths to reduce (an equation, fraction, etc) to a simpler form by cancellation of common factors, regrouping of terms in the same variable, etc

[C17: via French from Medieval Latin simplificāre, from Latin simplus simple + facere to make]

simplifi'cation

—n

'simplificative

—*adj*

'simplifier

—n

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Word Origin & History

simplify

1653, from Fr. simplifier "to make simpler" (15c.), from M.L. simplificare "to simplify," from L. simplex "simple" (see simplex) + root of facere "to make" (see factitious). Meaning "to make easier to do" is from 1759.

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