pipeline

noun pipe·line \ ˈpīp-ˌlīn \

|Updated on: 21 Jun 2018

Examples: pipeline in a Sentence

Definition of pipeline

1 a : a line of pipe with pumps, valves, and control devices for conveying liquids, gases, or finely divided solids

b : pipe 2b

2 : a direct channel for information

3 : a process or channel of supply

an arms pipeline

4 : a state of development, preparation, or production

several projects in the pipeline

; also : the system for such processes

a strong product pipeline

5 : a course of individual advancement or development especially to fill organizational needs

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Examples of pipeline in a Sentence

an equipment hauler serves as the columnist's pipeline for gossip about the rock band
the battle was ultimately lost because the enemy had destroyed our pipeline for resupply

Recent Examples of pipeline from the Web

What’s in the pipeline for television — including Lord of the Rings?

— sarah gray, Fortune, "Amazon Studios Head Jennifer Salke Talks 'Lord of the Rings,' Sexual Harassment," 11 June 2018
Cordeiro has said that revamping the technical department and improving the pipeline for the next generation of players will be key priorities for U.S. Soccer moving forward.

— jamie goldberg, OregonLive.com, "As World Cup takes center stage, US Soccer must put failure aside and find a path forward," 11 June 2018
It is understood that Bale isn't against the idea of moving to Old Trafford this summer, a transfer which has been in the pipeline for a number of years.

— SI.com, "Report Claims Gareth Bale Eyes Spurs Return But Real Madrid President Favours Man Utd Move," 11 June 2018
The test project is using new technology that sends carbon dioxide into a separate pipeline for storage or sale to industrial users.

— l.m. sixel, Houston Chronicle, "Experimental no-emissions power plant in La Porte fired up successfully," 31 May 2018
Another important mission for AII is to pinpoint potential biases across the entire pipeline for music-industry professionals, including but not limited to hiring procedures and educational opportunities.

— cherie hu, Billboard, "Female Powerhouses Talk Diversity, Inclusion at American Express Women in Music Leadership Academy: Exclusive," 16 May 2018
Smith was the latest commitment in a productive pipeline for UK from Chaminade Madonna High School in Hollywood, Florida.

— jon hale, The Courier-Journal, "UK recruit decommits, Vince Marrow vows, 'We only want guys that want to be here'," 13 May 2018
Perhaps a Decor Like a Pro book is in the pipeline for the Barefoot Contessa?

— Southern Living, "The Latest Glimpse at Ina Garten's Home Decor Has Totally Surprised Us," 4 May 2018
The graphics architecture roadmap that AMD unveiled at CES 2018 didn’t show any new GPUs in the pipeline for this year except for a version of Vega built on the 7nm process node for machine learning customers.

— brad chacos, PCWorld, "AMD's Radeon RX 500X graphics cards are just RX 500-series GPUs with a new name," 11 Apr. 2018

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First Known Use of pipeline

1856

in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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pipeline Synonyms

Synonyms

channel;

Related Words

avenue, conduit, route;

grapevine, outlet;

fountainhead, origin, source, wellspring;

supplier;

connection, contact;

PIPELINE Defined for English Language Learners

pipeline

noun

Definition of pipeline for English Language Learners

: a line of connected pipes that are used for carrying liquids and gases over a long distance
the pipeline : the system for developing and producing something