lay audience

Frequency: 4.01.1 per million words

An audience that does not have expert knowledge of a subject.

audienceADJECTIVE + NOUN (Sense: a group of people)

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lay

Examples (10)

  • The scientist's presentation was designed to be understood by a lay audience.
  • He has a rare talent for explaining complex scientific concepts to a lay audience.
  • This book on astrophysics is specifically written for a lay audience.
  • When speaking to a lay audience, it's crucial to avoid technical jargon.
  • The lawyer had to simplify the legal arguments for the lay audience in the jury.
  • She struggled to convey the significance of her findings to a lay audience.
  • Our goal is to make this financial report accessible to a lay audience.
  • The documentary successfully educated a lay audience about the climate crisis.
  • Even a lay audience could appreciate the elegance of his mathematical proof.
  • Translating academic research for a lay audience is a key skill for modern scholars.