reduce complexity
[rɪˈdjuːs kəmˈplɛksɪti]
verb phrase
reduzir a complexidade
1. to make something less complicated or difficult to understand
We need to reduce complexity in our software architecture to improve maintenance.
Precisamos reduzir a complexidade em nossa arquitetura de software para melhorar a manutenção.
2. to simplify a process, system, or concept by removing unnecessary elements
The team worked to reduce complexity by eliminating redundant features.
A equipe trabalhou para reduzir a complexidade eliminando recursos redundantes.
3. to decrease the level of intricacy or difficulty in handling something
Good design principles help reduce complexity for end users.
Bons princípios de design ajudam a reduzir a complexidade para os usuários finais.
This phrase is particularly prevalent in Brazilian and American tech, software development, and business management contexts. In Brazil, it reflects a growing emphasis on agile methodologies and lean principles in corporate environments. In the USA, it aligns with design thinking and user experience philosophy. The concept is valued in both cultures as essential for innovation and user satisfaction.
Related Idioms & Phrases
keep it simple, stupid (KISS)
cut through the complexity
strip it down to basics
pare it back
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