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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Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 14 Aug. 2025
The project will instead narrow its focus to streamlining collateral management and reconciling liens for credit guarantees in an attempt to ship a product to the public by mid-2026.
—Aaron Stanley, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Interior designers and organizers know that ALDI isn't just good for groceries—the store is also chock-full of some pretty amazing home items that will help to streamline any space without breaking the bank.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, the unglamorous work of fixing data systems, improving staff training, or streamlining bureaucratic processes offers no photo-op.
—Mark Dalton, Oc Register, 12 Aug. 2025
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Verb
Part 450 was intended to streamline the launch approval process by allowing companies to submit applications for a series of launches or reentries, rather than requiring a new license for each mission.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 14 Aug. 2025
The project will instead narrow its focus to streamlining collateral management and reconciling liens for credit guarantees in an attempt to ship a product to the public by mid-2026.
—Aaron Stanley, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Interior designers and organizers know that ALDI isn't just good for groceries—the store is also chock-full of some pretty amazing home items that will help to streamline any space without breaking the bank.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, the unglamorous work of fixing data systems, improving staff training, or streamlining bureaucratic processes offers no photo-op.
—Mark Dalton, Oc Register, 12 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for streamline
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“Streamline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/streamline. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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