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

2 of 2

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

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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Verb
At the same time, the LPGA TOUR released a new policy that will be implemented in the coming weeks with strict measures to streamline the pace of play at its tournaments. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025 Looser regulations in the domestic mining industry to streamline permitting processes are expected to pave the way for producers to launch or scale up their critical mineral extraction efforts more easily. Michaela Rychetska and Aissa Dearing, JSTOR Daily, 13 Feb. 2025 This action raised questions as to the real purpose of Elon Musk’s efforts to streamline our government and promote efficiency. Linda Thompson Gonzalez, Sun Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2025 The company has promoted itself as being creator-led, looking to put filmmakers at the center of its projects rather than replacing them, with part of its strategy being to streamline the future collaborations between traditional Hollywood creators and top Gen AI artists. Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 11 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for streamline 

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1868, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1913, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of streamline was in 1868

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Cite this Entry

“Streamline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/streamline. Accessed 17 Feb. 2025.

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

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