精简

精简 [jīng jiǎn]

1. ■ retrench; simplify; cut; reduce:

精简（行政）机构 simplify [streamline] the administrative structure;

精简、统一、效能的原则 principle of simplified administration, unified action and higher efficiency;

精简报表 reduce the number of forms; cut down paper work;

精简会议 cut (the number of) meetings to a minimum;

精简开支 retrench expenses; cut down the outlay;

精简礼节 attenuate formalities;

国家机关必须实行精简的原则。 Every organ of state must apply the principle of efficient and simple administration.

精简机构, 减少人员和建立公务员制度 streamline government organizations, reduce personnel and mtroduce a new system of public service