streamline

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noun

stream·​line ˈstrēm-ˌlīn 

1

: the path of a particle in a fluid relative to a solid body past which the fluid is moving in smooth flow without turbulence

2

a

: a contour designed to minimize resistance to motion through a fluid (such as air)

b

: a smooth or flowing line designed as if for decreasing air resistance

streamline

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verb

streamlined; streamlining; streamlines

transitive verb

1

: to design or construct with a streamline

2

: to bring up to date : modernize

3

a

: to put in order : organize

b

: to make simpler or more efficient

a system that streamlines the process

Synonyms

Verb

• simplify

Examples of streamline in a Sentence

Verb

The manufacturer has streamlined the car's design.

The business is looking for ways to streamline production.

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Sensei announced a plan to reduce operating expenses and streamline operations by closing its Rockville, Maryland research site and reducing its workforce by approximately 46%. —Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024

The series streamlines much of the larger historical context and can feel claustrophobic as a result — in excluding a full picture of what British occupation materially meant in the day-to-day of West Belfast, the series fails to communicate the scale of what this history means to the region. —Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024

But questions are arising over whether Trump will try to axe CISA as part of his administration’s promise to cut costs and streamline the federal government. —Michael Kan, PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024

For investors, using technology like AI can help streamline operations and reduce costs. —Johan Hajji, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1868, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1913, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

streamline

verb

stream·​line

ˈstrēm-ˌlīn

1

: to design or construct with an outline which makes motion through water or air easier

2

: to bring up to date : modernize

3

: to make simpler, more effective, or more productive