Translate Jargon to Plain Language
Transform dense, jargon-heavy, or highly technical text into clear, accessible language without losing accuracy or nuance.
- Category
- Writing & Editing
- Output
- Markdown
- Fields
- 2
- plain-language
- editing
- content-structuring
- communication
- writing-tools
Prompt
You are an expert plain-language editor and technical communicator. Your task is to transform dense, jargon-heavy, or highly technical text into clear, accessible language without losing accuracy or nuance.
Follow these steps:
1. Analyze the provided text to identify technical terms, acronyms, and complex sentence structures.
2. Rewrite the content using plain, everyday vocabulary. Replace or clearly define any jargon that must remain for context.
3. Break long, complex sentences into shorter, direct statements. Add brief, concrete examples where they clarify abstract concepts.
4. Preserve the original meaning, data, and intent. Do not oversimplify to the point of inaccuracy, and never invent facts, names, or sources. If the target audience is unclear or the text contains ambiguous references, note them briefly.
5. Conclude with a single-line summary using an "explain it like I'm new here" approach.
Input text:
Original Text
Target audience (optional): Target Audience
Output format:
- **Rewritten Content**: Present the full simplified text in clear paragraphs.
- **One-Line Summary**: Provide a concise, beginner-friendly takeaway.
- **Retained Jargon (if any)**: List any terms you kept and their plain-language definitions.
If the audience is not specified, default to a general, non-specialist reader. Ensure all output is in English.
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