oversimplification

ˌəʊvəˌsɪmplɪfɪˈkeɪʃən
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Translation of oversimplification from English into Dutch

Noun

1.

misrepresentation

explanation that misrepresents by simplifying too much
  • The oversimplification of the data led to incorrect conclusions.De oversimplificatie van de gegevens leidde tot verkeerde conclusies.
2.

outcome

result of simplifying something excessively
  • The oversimplification led to many misunderstandings.De oversimplificatie leidde tot veel misverstanden
3.

general

Rare
process of simplifying too much
Rare
  • Oversimplification can lead to misunderstandings in scientific discussions.Oversimplificatie kan leiden tot misverstanden in wetenschappelijke discussies.
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Synonyms and analogies of oversimplification in English

Examples of oversimplification in a sentence

  • The article's oversimplification misled many readers.
  • His explanation was an oversimplification of the issue.
  • The chart was an oversimplification of the data.
  • The article's oversimplification of the issue was misleading.
  • His oversimplification ignored key factors in the debate.

Translations of "oversimplification" in Context ordered by category and frequency

oversimplificatie

As will be shown below, this is an oversimplification.

Zoals hieronder zal worden getoond, is dit een oversimplificatie.

simplificatie

That's a huge oversimplification of ska's innovative contribution to music.

Dat is een enorme simplificatie van de vernieuwende bijdrage van ska.

versimpeling

That would be an oversimplification of his philosophy.

Dat zou een versimpeling van zijn filosofie zijn.

simpel gesteld

That feels like an oversimplification.

Dat is wel wat simpel gesteld.

simplisme

I hope that the Commissioner will not fob us off again with a bromide that our textile industry has had ten years to adjust, for that would be the height of oversimplification.

Ik hoop dat de Commissie nu niet opnieuw met de dooddoener komt, dat onze textielindustrie 10 jaar de tijd heeft gehad om zich aan te passen, want dat zou het summum van simplisme zijn.

simplistisch

Well, that seems to be a-a wild oversimplification.

Dat lijkt nogal simplistisch.

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Other translations for oversimplification:

  • te eenvoudig
  • te simpel
  • simplistische uitleg
  • versimpeld

oversimplification: Examples and translations in context

This in my view is a gross exaggeration and oversimplification.

Volgens mij is dit een flagrante overdrijving en oversimplificatie.

But "just make it" is a bit of an oversimplification.

Maar "maak die dan gewoon" is een beetje een oversimplificatie.

I'm afraid that's not only an oversimplification, but a dangerous one.

Dat is niet alleen 'n oversimplificatie, maar ook gevaarlijk.

That's a vast oversimplification, but unless you want me to start talking about wavelengths, let's go with that definition.

Dat is een enorme oversimplificatie, maar tenzij je me wilt praten over de golflengten, laten we verder gaan met die definitie.

Again, this is an oversimplification.

Nogmaals, dit is een oversimplificatie.

We do need to do a better job of being stewards of this planet, but to say we show up somewhere and trash it is a negative oversimplification.

We moeten weliswaar betere rentmeesters zijn van de aarde, maar om te zeggen dat we ergens opduiken en de boel vernielen, dat is een negatieve oversimplificatie.

That's a huge oversimplification but technically correct.

Dat is een enorme simplificatie maar technisch correct.

The strategy of 'public cloud unless' is often an oversimplification of reality.

De strategie 'public cloud tenzij' is een te grote simplificatie van de werkelijkheid.

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