streamline
//ˈstriːmlaɪn//
Verb
streamlineInfinitive
streamlinePresent tense
streamlinedPast tense
streamlinedPast participle
streamliningPresent participle
streamlinesThird-person singular
1
To make a system, organization, or process more efficient and effective by simplifying or eliminating unnecessary elements.
The company streamlined its operations to reduce costs.
2
To design or shape something so that it moves through air or water with minimal resistance.
Engineers streamlined the car's body to improve fuel efficiency.
Antonym
Adjective
streamlineCanonical form
1
Having a smooth, tapered shape designed to reduce drag or resistance when moving through air or water.
The streamline body of the sports car helps it move faster.
Synonym
Antonym
Noun
1
A line representing the path of a particle in a flowing fluid.
The engineer drew streamlines to visualize the water flow around the ship's hull.