simplification
simplification — noun
- simplificationsingular
- simplificationsplural
1. the act of making something simpler by taking out what is not needed, or the cle
the act of making something simpler by taking out what is not needed, or the cleaner finished form that results
The simplification of the tax form saved Mei hours of frustration and paperwork.
simplification + of [system/process]
Kofi studied the simplification his colleague had drawn on the whiteboard and nodded slowly.
According to Rashid, the proposed simplification would confuse new staff instead of helping them.
The new app is a welcome simplification of the old, clunky booking system.
Priyanka's simplification of the recipe cut the cooking time by more than half.
- streamlining
focuses on making a process more efficient by cutting steps, often used in business contexts
- reduction
broader term for making anything smaller or less; does not necessarily involve removing complexity
- clarification
making something easier to understand by explaining it better, without necessarily cutting anything out
- complication
the act or result of making something more complex or difficult
- elaboration
adding more detail or steps, the opposite of stripping away