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
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Verb
The manufacturer has streamlined the car's design.
The business is looking for ways to streamline production.
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Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Jan. 2025
Accelerating clinical evidence model: Focused on expediting the availability of effective treatments by streamlining the evidence-gathering process for new drugs.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
For instance, Pearson’s Skills Outlook: Reclaim the Clock predicts that by 2026, automation could save educators 665,000 hours per week in the UK alone, primarily by streamlining tasks like lesson planning and maintaining current knowledge.
—Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
The governor’s spending plan reflects that shift towards accountability and administrative reform, Davalos said, through its creation of a Homelessness and Housing Agency that will streamline programs.
—Lia Russell, Sacramento Bee, 18 Jan. 2025
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Verb
Trump’s plan to streamline government operations through mass firings and efficiency measures has raised questions about transparency and legal compliance.
—Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Jan. 2025
Accelerating clinical evidence model: Focused on expediting the availability of effective treatments by streamlining the evidence-gathering process for new drugs.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
For instance, Pearson’s Skills Outlook: Reclaim the Clock predicts that by 2026, automation could save educators 665,000 hours per week in the UK alone, primarily by streamlining tasks like lesson planning and maintaining current knowledge.
—Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
The governor’s spending plan reflects that shift towards accountability and administrative reform, Davalos said, through its creation of a Homelessness and Housing Agency that will streamline programs.
—Lia Russell, Sacramento Bee, 18 Jan. 2025
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“Streamline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/streamline. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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