streamline — to make a system, process, or organization more efficient by simplifying or eliminating unnecessary parts
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make a system, process, or organization more efficient by simplifying or eliminating unnecessary parts
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈstriːmlaɪn/
Example Sentences
- After streamlining her morning routine, Sarah gained an extra 30 minutes of sleep.
- The CEO promised to streamline the company's bureaucracy, but somehow created three new committees.
- The government plans to streamline tax procedures for small businesses.
streamline
VERB[/ˈstriːmlaɪn/]
to make a system, process, or organization more efficient by simplifying or eliminating unnecessary parts
The manager streamlined the messy workflow into three clean steps.
Streamline the outline before the deadline!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Streamline originated in the early 20th century, combining the noun 'stream' (from Old English 'strēam' meaning flowing water) with the verb 'line' (from Latin 'linea' meaning thread or mark). Initially used in aerodynamics and hydrodynamics to describe smooth, flowing shapes that reduce resistance.
Breakdown
stream (flowing water/current) + line (shape/form) = streamline (smooth, efficient shape or process)
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📝Examples
“After streamlining her morning routine, Sarah gained an extra 30 minutes of sleep.”
“The CEO promised to streamline the company's bureaucracy, but somehow created three new committees.”
“The government plans to streamline tax procedures for small businesses.”
“The fish's streamlined body allows it to swim faster than its predators.”
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