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simplify

[sim-pluh-fahy] / ˈsɪm pləˌfaɪ /


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One major advantage of the new lithium fluoride detectors is that they simplify the process of examining radiation tracks.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 28, 2026

"As we simplify HSBC, we are creating greater capacity to invest, grow and deliver strong returns for our shareholders," Elhedery said Tuesday.

From Barron's ● Oct. 27, 2026

People do this to simplify their retirement portfolio, so all their investments are in one place, and also to access a broader range of investments in an IRA.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2026

“This is the ability to simplify in order to move faster, to be more nimble in decision making and, I think, really create capacity to invest for growth.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026

To simplify things, all notes in the examples and exercises below are natural, but it would not change their position at all if some notes were sharp or flat.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones

Our Ecuador savings account simplifies daily life since we have it set up to automatically pay ongoing bills for utilities, cellphone service and internet.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026

Traveling across interstellar distances introduces many additional complications, including the curvature of spacetime, which the paper also simplifies out.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 2, 2026

Traverso recommends making the dumplings from scratch, but I prefer buying them pre-made and frozen, which simplifies this recipe even further.

From Salon ● Jun. 29, 2026

A settlement simplifies things for Musk, who plans to take his rocket company SpaceX public this summer in what could be the largest IPO of all time.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 4, 2026

She simplifies the situation to the point that whoever’s sitting across from her is left feeling foolish.

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy

The simulated oxygen concentrations were lower than the experimental measurements, which the scientists attributed to differences between the simplified model and the more complex chemical composition of actual basalt.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 29, 2026

Formula 1's next engine regulations are set to introduce V8 turbo hybrid engines that are simplified and made less expensive compared to the existing rules.

From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026

Loan-repayment options now have been simplified, but the more generous payment plans are going away.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 22, 2026

O’Keeffe simplified them, exploring geometric shapes and planes of color.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026

A topological map is a very simplified map, not to scale, so with no relation to the real distances.

From "The London Eye Mystery" by Siobhan Dowd

Possible approaches include simplifying medication schedules, combining multiple treatments into a single pill, and prescribing longer-acting drugs that can help limit the consequences of an occasional missed dose.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 25, 2026

For some, though, the choice is less about a dislike of bold nails and more about simplifying their routine.

From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026

Or maybe, for McDaniel, it’s as simple as simplifying what he’s trying to do with this Chargers offense.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026

Research from 2024 examined how effective AI chatbots were at simplifying pathology reports.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026

As a simplifying shorthand, a completely silent measure can simply have a whole rest.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones


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