Simplifying

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  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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