simplification

Simplification is the process of replacing a mathematical expression by an equivalent one that is simpler (usually shorter), according to a well-founded ordering. Examples include:

• Simplification of algebraic expressions, in computer algebra
• Simplification of boolean expressions i.e. logic optimization
• Simplification by conjunction elimination in inference in logic yields a simpler, but generally non-equivalent formula
• Simplification of fractions

• Approximations simplify a more detailed or difficult to use process or model

• Simplification of Chinese characters
• Simplified English (disambiguation)
• Text simplification

• Simplify, a 1999 album by Ryan Shupe & the RubberBand
• Simplified (band), a 2002 rock band from Charlotte, North Carolina
• Simplified (album), a 2005 album by Simply Red
• "Simplify", a 2008 song by Sanguine
• "Simplify", a 2018 song by Young the Giant from Mirror Master

• Muntzing (simplification of electric circuits)
• Reduction (mathematics)
• Simplicity
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• Oversimplification
• Dumbing down

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