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streamline

[ streem-lahyn ]

noun

  1. a teardrop line of contour offering the least possible resistance to a current of air, water, etc.
  2. the path of a particle that is flowing steadily and without turbulence in a fluid past an object.


verb (used with object)

streamlined, streamlining.
  1. to make streamlined.
  2. to alter in order to make more efficient or simple.

adjective

  1. streamlined.

streamline

/ ˈٰːˌɪ /

noun

  1. a contour on a body that offers the minimum resistance to a gas or liquid flowing around it
  2. an imaginary line in a fluid such that the tangent at any point indicates the direction of the velocity of a particle of the fluid at that point
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

verb

  1. to make streamlined
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

streamline

  1. To construct or reconstruct an object to reduce the amount of drag it undergoes as it moves through a fluid, especially air or water.

streamline

  1. The line traced by a liquid or gas as it moves. Streamlines are most commonly used in describing the flow of a liquid or gas around a solid object.
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Notes

A “streamlined” design is one in which objects that move through a gas or liquid are shaped to match these lines, and therefore reduce the energy required to produce that motion.
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Word History and Origins

Origin of streamline1

First recorded in 1870–75; stream + line 1
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Stuart Waldman, president of the Valley Industry and Commerce Assn., a San Fernando Valley business group, said he appreciated Bass’ remarks about streamlining the city’s permitting processes.

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“Even the most die-hard boosters are questioning whether it makes sense to do business here,” said Smith, who served on a city working group focused on streamlining the permitting process.

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Now, the company is streamlining its dress code for employees so that the green apron can “shine and create a sense of familiarity” for customers, no matter which store they visit.

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Ghana has banned all foreigners from trading in its local gold market as part of efforts to boost national revenue and streamline the country's mining sector.

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“In alignment with the Secretary’s direction, we will streamline forest management efforts, reduce burdensome regulations, and grow partnerships to support economic growth and sustainability.”

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