Synonyms: reduction, simplification
Definition: the act of reducing complexity
Similar words: change
Definition: the action of changing something
Usage: the change of government had no impact on the economy; his change on abortion cost him the election
Synonyms: simplification
Definition: elimination of superfluous details
Similar words: elimination, riddance
Definition: the act of removing or getting rid of something
Synonyms: simplification
Definition: an explanation that omits superfluous details and reduces complexity
Similar words: explanation, account
Definition: a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
Usage: the explanation was very simple; I expected a brief account