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KISS principle

KISS principle proper noun: the empirical principle that most systems will work best if they are kept simple rather than made complex.

Proper noun

the KISS principle

  1. The empirical principle that most systems will work best if they are kept simple rather than made complex.

Origin of KISS principle

KISS is an acronym for keep it simple, stupid.

Questions about KISS principle

What does KISS principle mean?
KISS principle means the empirical principle that most systems will work best if they are kept simple rather than made complex.
What part of speech is KISS principle?
KISS principle is a proper noun.

Words near KISS principle in the dictionary

  1. kiss of peace
  2. kiss off
  3. kiss one's ass goodbye
  4. kiss one's teeth
  5. kiss out
  6. KISS principle
  7. kiss someone on the dick
  8. kiss someone's arse
  9. kiss someone's ass
  10. kiss someone's hem
  11. kiss someone's ring

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