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Definition of simplify verb from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

simplify

verb

NAmE//ˈsɪmpləˌfaɪ//

simplify somethingVerb Forms present simple I / you / we / they simplify

he / she / it simplifies

past simple simplified

-ing form simplifying

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to make something easier to do or understand The application forms have now been simplified. I hope his appointment will simplify matters. a simplified version of the story for young children

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simplicity noun
simplification noun
simplify verb
simplistic adjective
simply adverb