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streamlining

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verb

present participle of streamline
1
as in simplifying
to make less complex streamline the work of mailing out flyers by using computer-generated labels

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2
as in redesigning
to adapt to modern needs, taste, or usage in an effort to compete against online vendors, many traditional retailers have had to streamline their brick-and-mortar stores

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Recent Examples of streamlining
Verb
Operating losses fell to 200,000 pounds from 900,000 pounds as the company continued to focus on streamlining the business, driving efficiencies and becoming profitable. Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 30 Dec. 2024 Virginia State University won an NSF GRANTED award to enhance its research infrastructure, including streamlining administrative procedures and fortifying a strategic plan to enhance research policies and systems upgrades. Shalin Jyotishi, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024 As of 2024, nearly two-thirds of organizations are using gen AI for tasks like automating customer service, analyzing data and streamlining operations — double the adoption rate from 2023, according to a global survey by consulting firm McKinsey. Mike Winters, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2024 To address these challenges, many are divesting non-core assets, streamlining operations, and enhancing financial health. Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024 Each Megapack unit is shipped fully assembled and ready for operation, streamlining installation and minimizing complexity. Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 27 Dec. 2024 Humanoid robots hold immense potential across various sectors, from streamlining warehouse operations and providing in-home support to advancing industrial processes. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 25 Dec. 2024 When applied effectively, AI is a valuable tool for automating processes and streamlining tasks that were once time-consuming and labor-intensive. Bankim Chandra, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024 This zesty condensation of an 18-volume, 1300-page epic is a model of streamlining, even if the narrative’s many tantalizing threads, emotions and complications could stand to be fleshed out even more. Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for streamlining
Verb
  • Their goals mostly involve deregulation, from keeping a hands off approach to crypto currency to simplifying Pentagon procurement regulations.
    William Hartung, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Simpler disclosures would replace a pile of documents (with lots of signatures and things to keep track of) with much less paper or pixels, thus simplifying and reducing the cost of transactions.
    Joshua Stein, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment or in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer, whip the lard or shortening on medium-high speed until medium peaks form, about 20 minutes.
    Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Other reviewers swapped in butter for the shortening and reduced the brown sugar in the filling.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • It is recommended to proactively monitor your cash flow, continually updating cash flow projections for six to eight weeks out.
    Melissa Houston, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Satori says to choose gifts that speak to their intellect, practicality and their love of improvement—from updating the home, to personal evolution.
    Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Space Florida is modernizing the Launch and Landing Facility at Kennedy Space Center for commercial activity.
    Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
  • By boosting employee engagement, morale and retention; sourcing and integrating new technologies; and modernizing processes with those technologies, manufacturing leaders will find the right mix for future growth and success.
    Kerrie Jordan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Beginning with The Jungle Book (1994) and 101 Dalmatians (1996), the studio has been remaking iconic cartoons into live-action adaptations, with plans for a few more in the works.
    Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
  • The Experience Gap Artificial intelligence is remaking the world of work, especially changing how the mundane, repetitive tasks done by entry-level workers are performed.
    Bruno V. Manno, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024

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“Streamlining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/streamlining. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.

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