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
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
The company claimed that the SMART Demo is expanding and strengthening Northrop Grumman’s supplier base by streamlining the test and qualification of new materials, processes and additional suppliers who manufacture critical materials using fast and efficient processes.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 6 Dec. 2025
PlayMaker Studios will offers producers streamlined access to Saudi Arabia’s 40% production rebate.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 6 Dec. 2025
In September, Texas lawmakers enacted new camp safety laws aimed at addressing gaps in disaster preparedness by strengthening requirements and streamlining the emergency response.
—Amanda Jackson, CNN Money, 5 Dec. 2025
Analysts highlighted Salesforce’s AI platform Agentforce, which builds agents that automate business tasks and streamline workflow.
—Jaures Yip, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2025
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“Streamline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/streamline. Accessed 8 Dec. 2025.
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