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simplification

 

[ ˌsɪmplɪfɪˈkeɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

mathematics

The act or process of making something simpler or easier to understand by reducing it to its essential features.

Synonyms

abridgment, clarification, streamlining

Examples of usage

  • The simplification of the equation allowed us to solve it more easily.
  • His explanation was a great simplification of the complex theory.
  • The simplification of the data made the analysis much clearer.
Context #2 | Noun

general

The act or process of reducing something to its simplest form.

Synonyms

reduction, simplifying, streamlining

Examples of usage

  • The simplification of the recipe made it easier to follow.
  • His simplification of the instructions improved the clarity of the task.
  • The simplification of the design resulted in a more user-friendly product.
Context #3 | Noun

technology

The process of reducing the complexity of a system by breaking it down into smaller, more manageable components.

Synonyms

optimization, rationalization, simplifying

Examples of usage

  • The simplification of the software architecture improved its performance.
  • Her approach to simplification of the coding process saved time and resources.
  • The simplification of the user interface enhanced the user experience.

Translations

Translations of the word "simplification" in other languages:

🇵🇹 simplificação

🇮🇳 सरलीकरण

🇩🇪 Vereinfachung

🇮🇩 penyederhanaan

🇺🇦 спрощення

🇵🇱 uproszczenie

🇯🇵 簡略化

🇫🇷 simplification

🇪🇸 simplificación

🇹🇷 basitleştirme

🇰🇷 단순화

🇸🇦 تبسيط

🇨🇿 zjednodušení

🇸🇰 zjednodušenie

🇨🇳 简化

🇸🇮 poenostavitev

🇮🇸 einföldun

🇰🇿 қарапайымдау

🇬🇪 გამარტივება

🇦🇿 sadələşdirmə

🇲🇽 simplificación

Etymology

The word 'simplification' originated from the Latin word 'simplificare', which means 'to make simple'. The concept of simplification has been crucial in various fields such as mathematics, technology, and general problem-solving. The idea of simplifying complex processes or systems has been a key principle in improving efficiency and understanding. Throughout history, simplification has played a significant role in advancing human knowledge and progress.

See also: oversimplified, oversimplify, oversimplifying, simplifiable, simplifying.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,333, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.