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    idiot-proof
    /ˈɪdɪətpruːf/

    adjective

    • 1. incapable of going wrong or being misused: informal "her easy, idiot-proof recipes have won her fans worldwide"

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  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › idiot-proofIDIOT-PROOF | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    adjective. uk / ˈɪd.i.ətˌpruːf / us / ˈɪd.i.ətˌpruːf / Add to word list Add to word list. extremely easy to use: The DVD player comes with idiot-proof instructions. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Easiness and simplicity. (as) easy as pie/ABC/anything/falling off a log idiom. a piece of cake idiom. accessibility.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › idiot-proofIDIOT-PROOF Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

    Idiot-proof definition: built, organized, written, etc., in such a way as to be usable by or understandable to any person of average intelligence or skill. See examples of IDIOT-PROOF used in a sentence.

  5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Idiot-proofIdiot-proof - Wikipedia

    In modern English usage, the informal term idiot-proof or foolproof describes designs that cannot be misused either inherently, or by use of defensive design principles. The implication is that the design is usable even by someone of low intelligence who would not use it properly.

  6. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › idiotproofIdiotproof Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Nov 20, 2019 · Idiotproof means extremely easy to operate or maintain. Learn the word history, synonyms, and examples of idiotproof in a sentence from various online sources.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › idiot-proofIDIOT-PROOF definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    idiot-proof in American English. (ˈidiətˌpruːf) adjective. built, organized, written, etc., in such a way as to be usable by or understandable to any person of average intelligence or skill. an idiot-proof camera.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › idiot-proofIdiot-proof - definition of idiot-proof by The Free Dictionary

    id·i·ot-proof. (ĭd′ē-ət-pro͞of′) adj. Slang. So easy to use or make that there is very little chance of failure: "idiot-proof recipes that cut corners by making use of packaged foods" (Howie Rumberg). American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

  9. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › idiot-proofidiot-proof | meaning of idiot-proof in Longman Dictionary of ...

    idiot-proof meaning, definition, what is idiot-proof: something that is idiot-proof is so easy...: Learn more.