English · Work & Business
streamline
/ˈstriːmˌlaɪn/
[/ˈstriːmˌlaɪn/]
make more efficient
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Definition
To make a process or system simpler, smoother, or more efficient.
Example
We streamlined the approval process so requests now clear in hours rather than days.
We streamlined the approval process so requests now clear in hours rather than days.
Etymology
From aerodynamics, where a streamlined shape reduces drag; figurative sense is modern.
How & Where It’s Used
Common in business operations and process improvement.