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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Samuel Clanton, arkansasonline.com, 10 Mar. 2025
While deregulation is key to restructuring, there is one powerful tool that the Trump administration has yet to fully unleash in its quest to streamline government and reduce federal overreach: federalism.
—Jennifer Butler, National Review, 9 Mar. 2025
An obscure Chinese startup that goes by the name Monica on Wednesday announced an invite-only AI application called Manus that claims to streamline analysis of resumes and financial information using several models from companies such as OpenAI, DeepSeek and Anthropic.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 9 Mar. 2025
If the goal is to streamline efficiency within the city, this would not be a step in the right direction.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
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Verb
The consent agenda process is meant to streamline these type of actions, according to the resolution, which was unanimously approved Feb. 24.
—Samuel Clanton, arkansasonline.com, 10 Mar. 2025
While deregulation is key to restructuring, there is one powerful tool that the Trump administration has yet to fully unleash in its quest to streamline government and reduce federal overreach: federalism.
—Jennifer Butler, National Review, 9 Mar. 2025
An obscure Chinese startup that goes by the name Monica on Wednesday announced an invite-only AI application called Manus that claims to streamline analysis of resumes and financial information using several models from companies such as OpenAI, DeepSeek and Anthropic.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 9 Mar. 2025
If the goal is to streamline efficiency within the city, this would not be a step in the right direction.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
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“Streamline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/streamline. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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