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dumbed down

Parts of speech: verb, adjective

Sense 1 (verb):

Definition: To simplify something by removing complexities or difficulties to make it easier to understand or digest.

Example sentence: The professor decided to dumb down the lecture on quantum physics to cater to the students' lower level of understanding.

Sense 2 (adjective):

Definition: Characterized by a reduction in intellectual content or difficulty.

Example sentence: The popular science magazine featured a dumbed-down article about space exploration, targeting a wider audience.

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