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.
Recent Examples on the Web
And emerging blood tests hold promise to speed and simplify diagnosis with remarkable accuracy.
—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 2 July 2024
In recent years, gratuity at cafés has become cloudy, but Parker simplifies the equation.
—Miles Berry, Peoplemag, 28 June 2024
All the illustrations are simplified representations of the chemical processes described.
—Emily Wright, Washington Post, 27 June 2024
The company supports payment and sales tax collection, consumer and data regulation compliance, chargeback management and fraud prevention, simplifying payments infrastructure and reconciliation for brands.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 25 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for simplify 
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 2 July 2024
In recent years, gratuity at cafés has become cloudy, but Parker simplifies the equation.
—Miles Berry, Peoplemag, 28 June 2024
All the illustrations are simplified representations of the chemical processes described.
—Emily Wright, Washington Post, 27 June 2024
The company supports payment and sales tax collection, consumer and data regulation compliance, chargeback management and fraud prevention, simplifying payments infrastructure and reconciliation for brands.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 25 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for simplify
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'simplify.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near simplify
Cite this Entry
“Simplify.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/simplify. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
Copy CitationKids Definition
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share