What expression could I use when giving non-detailed answers/explanations about how something works? Let's say I want to explain how a printer works without getting into too much detail, Would it be OK to say:
- "At a very superficial level, a printer …."
- "At a very high level, a printer …"
I feel like there are more appropriate expressions to begin such type of sentence. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Best Answer
"In simplest terms," would probably work for that purpose. Or "Without getting too technical/specific/detailed..." Or, if you want just one word, "Basically," would suffice.
"Basically, a printer works like this..."