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Meaning of dumb down

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

dumb down

Pronunciation:

verb

Definitions

  1. To convey some subject matter in simple terms, avoiding technical or academic language, especially in a way that is considered condescending.

    Example: The public won't understand this concept. We need to dumb down our explanation of it.

  2. To become simpler in expression or content; to become unacceptably simplistic.

    Example: Television has really dumbed down over the past ten years.