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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Simplify \Sim"pli*fy\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Simplified}; p. pr.
& vb. n. {Simplifying}.] [Cf. F. simplifier, LL.
simplificare. See {Simple}, and {-fy}.]
To make simple; to make less complex; to make clear by giving
the explanation for; to show an easier or shorter process for
doing or making.
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The collection of duties is drawn to a point, and so
far simplified. --A. Hamilton.
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It is important, in scientific pursuits, to be caitious
in simplifying our deductions. --W.
Nicholson.
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