streamline

1 of 2

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

In our scenario, updating project management and streamlining workflow can encourage more upstream design and IP management; this could go some way toward addressing the resistance faced by developers. —Thomas Lim, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024

The new production services unit fills a gap of sorts at Neom and should help sort and streamline any issues with Saudi red tape, making Saudi’s most ambitious media hub more user friendly for productions seeking to shoot there. —Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024

Democrats pressing to streamline the prior authorization process in Medicare Advantage have made some last-minute changes that add cost to the plan and could complicate its chances of being rolled into a year-end health deal. —Victoria Knight, Axios, 10 Dec. 2024

The unofficial government department will be responsible for advising on streamlining costs and slashing regulations. —Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 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