Streamline

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /striːm.laɪn/

Definitions of streamline

noun a design or feature that makes something more efficient or effective

Example Sentences

A1 I like to watch the fish swim in the streamline.

A2 The streamline of the river made it easy to navigate.

B1 The company implemented new software to streamline their processes.

B2 The streamlined design of the car improved its fuel efficiency.

C1 The streamlined workflow allowed the team to complete the project ahead of schedule.

C2 The CEO's goal was to streamline the company's operations to increase profitability.

verb to make more efficient or effective by simplifying or reorganizing processes

Example Sentences

A1 I need to streamline my morning routine to get to work on time.

A2 The company is looking to streamline its production process to increase efficiency.

B1 The new software program helped streamline the accounting department's tasks.

B2 The manager streamlined the team's workflow by implementing new communication tools.

C1 The CEO streamlined the company's operations to cut costs and improve profitability.

C2 The government implemented new policies to streamline the healthcare system and reduce wait times.

Examples of streamline in a Sentence

formal The company implemented new software to streamline their production process.

informal We need to streamline our meeting agenda to make it more efficient.

slang Let's cut the unnecessary steps and streamline this project.

figurative She decided to streamline her wardrobe by getting rid of clothes she never wore.

Grammatical Forms of streamline

past tense

streamlined

plural

streamlines

comparative

more streamlined

superlative

most streamlined

present tense

streamline

future tense

will streamline

perfect tense

has streamlined

continuous tense

is streamlining

singular

streamline

positive degree

streamline

infinitive

to streamline

gerund

streamlining

participle

streamlining

Origin and Evolution of streamline

First Known Use: 1936 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'streamline' originated from the field of aeronautics, specifically in reference to the design of aircraft to reduce air resistance.
Evolution of the word: Initially used in the context of aerodynamics, 'streamline' later evolved to be used more broadly to describe any process or design that is made more efficient or simplified.