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streamline definition

stream·line (-līn′)

noun

  1. the path, or a section of the path, of a fluid moving past a solid object
  2. a contour with reference to its resistance, as to air

transitive verb streamlined -·lined′, streamlining -·lin′·ing

to make streamlined

adjective

streamlined

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streamline Usage Examples

Object

  • workflow: Together with the user-friendly DSS Player Pro software, it enables professional users to streamline workflow further to enhance business effectiveness.

Adjective modifier

  • probabilistic: This probabilistic streamline is said to connect to all points along its path.

Modifying Another Word

  • significantly: The DTI had recently announced a program that will significantly streamline business advice.

Preposition: because

  • web: I chose streamline because other cheap web hosting wouldn't accept MP3 or XHTML.

Present participle complement

  • exist: This forms part of a wider initiative between central and local government to rationalize and streamline existing planning processes.
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