streamline

/ˈstriːmlaɪn/
adjective
  1. Having a shape that offers little resistance to the flow of air or water; aerodynamic or hydrodynamic.
    • The streamlined design of the train allows it to travel at high speeds.
    • The new bicycle has a streamlined frame for racing.
    • A streamlined fish can swim faster than a bulky one.
  2. Simplified and made more efficient.
    • The company adopted a streamlined approach to customer service.
    • We now have a streamlined system for submitting expense reports.
    • The streamlined process reduced paperwork by half.
noun
  1. An imaginary line that shows the path of a fluid (such as air or water) moving smoothly around an object.
    • In physics class, we drew streamlines to visualize airflow over a wing.
    • The streamlines around the car showed areas of high pressure.
    • Engineers use streamlines to study how water flows past a ship's hull.
verb
  1. To make a process, system, or organization more efficient and effective by simplifying or removing unnecessary steps.
    • The company streamlined its hiring process to save time.
    • The new software streamlined the way we handle customer orders.
    • We need to streamline our workflow to reduce costs.
  2. To design or shape something (such as a vehicle or object) so that it offers the least resistance to movement through air or water.
    • The aircraft's wings were streamlined for better aerodynamics.
    • They streamlined the hull of the boat to make it faster.
    • Engineers streamlined the car's body to improve fuel efficiency.
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