streamline

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noun

stream·​line ˈstrēm-ˌlīn How to pronounce streamline (audio)
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

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
That allows a small group to have a birdseye view, streamline their process, ensure hiring practices stay in line with regulations, and make sure candidates are a good cultural fit. Paige McGlauflin, Fortune, 11 Mar. 2024 The changes were made after Congress passed legislation three years ago to streamline FAFSA. Hannah Poukish, The Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2024 In the meantime, Berlin can focus on addressing labor shortages, improving cooperation with EU partners, and streamlining bureaucratic processes. Sudha David-Wilp, Foreign Affairs, 4 Mar. 2024 The stock exchange is pushing the country’s sprawling conglomerates, known as keiretsu, to streamline their organizational structure. Lionel Lim, Fortune Asia, 4 Mar. 2024 Professionals who understand and leverage AI should find themselves significantly ahead of the curve, harnessing its power to drive insights, personalize marketing efforts and streamline processes. Bart Caylor, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024 The city’s goal is to improve responses to mental health calls in the city but also streamline resources. The Indianapolis Star, 1 Mar. 2024 In 2019, a federal watchdog was sounding the alarm about it, and not long after, Congress passed a bipartisan law to streamline the form, hoping to get money for school into the hands of families who needed it. Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 2 Mar. 2024 Consider implementing a custom AI/ML solution for automating image processing to streamline operations, improve accuracy and speed up inspections. Stoyan Mitov, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024

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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 19 Mar. 2024.

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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