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plain English

NOUN
household word
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By then he had worked to translate his record at Microsoft into plain English, helping profile viewers understand his responsibilities and impact.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 18, 2026

A particular challenge is Claude Code, a magic box that takes your words in plain English and converts them into real software before your eyes.

From Slate Apr. 14, 2026

Here’s the investment case in plain English: The science works.

From MarketWatch Dec. 23, 2025

With OpenAI’s SDK, apps can be used inside of the ChatGPT window using plain English language instructions.

From Barron's Oct. 10, 2025

“Your wife and I?” she said in plain English.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides




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