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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Charles Towers-Clark, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
By streamlining deployment processes and offering access to real-world infrastructure, cities can create environments where companies feel empowered to test and iterate their technologies.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
Venues often consolidate visitors when there are empty seats, largely to streamline operations ranging from stadium security to concessions management.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 13 June 2025
Care: To streamline your laundry routine, all of the options in this guide are machine washable.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 13 June 2025
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Verb
This technological shift arrives at a crucial moment when Europe is also working to streamline its regulatory framework for innovative companies.
—Charles Towers-Clark, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
By streamlining deployment processes and offering access to real-world infrastructure, cities can create environments where companies feel empowered to test and iterate their technologies.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
Venues often consolidate visitors when there are empty seats, largely to streamline operations ranging from stadium security to concessions management.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 13 June 2025
Care: To streamline your laundry routine, all of the options in this guide are machine washable.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 13 June 2025
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“Streamline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/streamline. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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