ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

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ELI5 stands for "Explain Like I'm 5". It means explaining something in very simple terms so that a 5 year old would understand. For example, if someone asked "what is a computer?", you could explain it in ELI5 terms like this: "A computer is a machine that helps you do things on a screen. It can help you play games, do math, or look up answers to questions you have."