complexity

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Intuitiveness is often achieved by hiding complexity, and hiding complexity means that users never have to encounter, or question, what’s happening behind the scenes.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

Even though carrying Starship along for the journey would add complexity and cost, the shorter mission timeline could significantly lower overall operational expenses.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

"If it's been dispersed to four different sites, then you're talking about a whole different" level of complexity.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

They are typically pricey because of their complexity and small production volumes, said Ralph Savelsberg, a missile expert at the Netherlands Defence Academy, a research and training institute of the Netherlands defense ministry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Newton opened the eyes of scientists to the fact that the fundamentals of the Universe might be simple and understandable, in spite of its surface complexity.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin