streamline

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noun

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

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

Synonyms

Verb

• simplify

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

The Trump administration has launched a new effort to streamline visas for temporary migrant workers. —Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Aug. 2025

By adding biometric login, streamlining the navigation and dashboard, and introducing quick actions and one‑tap payments, core tasks were 27 times faster and the churn stopped. —Alex Kreger, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025

But despite its meteoric rise, Microsoft has been streamlining its workforce in recent months. —Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 31 July 2025

At the same time, substantial progress has been made in streamlining the company’s cost structure. —Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 31 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1868, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1913, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for streamline

• affine
• airline
• align
• aline
• assign
• baseline
• beamline
• benign
• bloodline
• bovine
• byline
• canine

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