Streamline: meaning, definitions and examples

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streamline

 

[ ˈstriːmˌlaɪn ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

process improvement

To make a process or system more efficient by simplifying or eliminating unnecessary steps or components.

Synonyms

improve, optimize, rationalize, refine, simplify

Examples of usage

  • We need to streamline our production process to reduce costs.
  • The new software will help streamline our workflow.
Context #2 | Noun

business

An act or instance of making something more efficient or straightforward.

Synonyms

efficacy, efficiency, improvement, simplification

Examples of usage

  • The company implemented several streamlines to improve productivity.
  • The new manager introduced streamlines to the workflow.

Translations

Translations of the word "streamline" in other languages:

🇵🇹 simplificar

🇮🇳 सरलीकरण करना

🇩🇪 rationalisieren

🇮🇩 menyederhanakan

🇺🇦 оптимізувати

🇵🇱 uproszczać

🇯🇵 簡素化する (kansoka suru)

🇫🇷 rationaliser

🇪🇸 simplificar

🇹🇷 basitleştirmek

🇰🇷 간소화하다 (ganso-hwa hada)

🇸🇦 تبسيط

🇨🇿 zjednodušit

🇸🇰 zjednodušiť

🇨🇳 简化 (jiǎnhuà)

🇸🇮 poenostaviti

🇮🇸 einangra

🇰🇿 оңайлату

🇬🇪 გაუმარტივება (gaumartiveba)

🇦🇿 sadələşdirmək

🇲🇽 simplificar

Etymology

The word 'streamline' originates from the aviation industry in the early 20th century. It was first used to describe the aerodynamic design of aircraft, aimed at reducing air resistance and improving efficiency. The concept of 'streamlining' was later adopted in various fields to refer to the process of making things more efficient and straightforward.

See also: stream, streamer, streaming, streamlet, streamlined.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,246, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.