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
streamlined; streamlining; streamlines
Examples of streamline in a Sentence
Verb
The manufacturer has streamlined the car's design.
The business is looking for ways to streamline production.
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Diego Argüello, Rolling Stone, 22 Mar. 2025
The town has been working on building better relationships with the business community and streamlining its development process.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2025
By providing transparent and reliable evaluations, the aim is to empower consumers to make informed choices and streamline their car-buying experience.
—Usa Today Staff, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
QSRs have a smaller geographic footprint and lower labor costs due to the use of drive-through and take-out, and the use of technology (i.e., mobile apps for ordering ahead, self-serve kiosks, and artificial intelligence) is further streamlining costs.
—Shimite Obialo, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Monster Hunter Wilds, released in February of this year, is another example of a series that changed its arcade-y spirit for a more photo mode-worthy presentation, while streamlining the obtuse friction that the original games were known for.
—Diego Argüello, Rolling Stone, 22 Mar. 2025
The town has been working on building better relationships with the business community and streamlining its development process.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2025
By providing transparent and reliable evaluations, the aim is to empower consumers to make informed choices and streamline their car-buying experience.
—Usa Today Staff, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
QSRs have a smaller geographic footprint and lower labor costs due to the use of drive-through and take-out, and the use of technology (i.e., mobile apps for ordering ahead, self-serve kiosks, and artificial intelligence) is further streamlining costs.
—Shimite Obialo, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
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“Streamline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/streamline. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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