simplification
noun/ˌsɪmpləfɪˈkeɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #13,375 most common English word
Meaning
the process of making something easier to understand or do.
Example sentence
The teacher's simplification of the math problem helped all the students understand it quickly.
Synonyms & related words
- clarification
- reduction
- streamlining
- condensation
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