streamlined
ˈstriːmlaɪnd
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Definition of streamlined - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
process efficiencysimplified or made more efficient
  • The company's streamlined procedures reduced costs.
efficient optimized simplified
2.
designTECH.designed to reduce resistance to fluid flowTECH.
  • The streamlined car cuts through the air easily.
aerodynamic efficient sleek
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Origin of streamlined

English, stream (current) + line (path)

Terms with streamlined included in their meaning

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ocean animal
aquatic mammal with a streamlined body and bottle-shaped nose
sleekadj.
design
slim and streamlined in shape
physical form
having a sleek, streamlined body
design
having a smooth and streamlined shape
automotive
streamlined racing car body made from aircraft fuel tanks
aviation
streamlined metal cover for an engine
animals
resembling a dolphin's streamlined body
design
most streamlined and efficient

Examples of streamlined in a sentence

  • Streamlined operations led to faster delivery times.
  • The streamlined yacht glided through the water.
  • Engineers admired the streamlined design of the new train.

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  1. French:rationalisé, profilé, ...
  2. German:vereinfachte, stromlinienförmig, ...
  3. Italian:semplificato, aerodinamico, ...
  4. Spanish:racionalizado, aerodinámico, ...
  5. Portuguese:simplificado, aerodinâmico, ...
  6. Chinese:简化的, 流线型的, ...
  7. Japanese:簡素化された, 流線型の, ...
  8. Arabic:مبسّط, انْسِيَابِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְיֻעָל, אֲוִירוֹדִינָמִי, ...
  10. Russian:упрощенный, обтекаемый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:оптимізований, обтічний, ...
  12. Hindi:सुव्यवस्थित, धाराप्रवाह, ...
streamline
ˈstriːmlaɪn

Definition of streamline - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
process improvementsimplify a process to increase efficiency
  • We need to streamline our workflow to save time.
optimize rationalize simplify
2.
modernizationmodernize by removing unnecessary parts
  • The company streamlined its operations to stay competitive.
rationalize simplify
3.
reduce resistanceTECH.design with minimal resistance to air or water flowTECH.
  • Engineers streamlined the car's design for better aerodynamics..
optimize simplify

Noun

1.
aerodynamicsTECH.contour minimizing resistance in fluidTECH.
  • The car's streamline improved its speed.
2.
physicsTECH.line tangent to fluid flow velocityTECH.
  • The streamline showed the fluid's path.
3.
meteorologyTECH.line tangent to wind flow on weather chartTECH.
  • Meteorologists analyzed the streamline patterns.
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Images of streamline

  • streamline: contour minimizing resistance in fluid
    contour minimizing resistance in fluid
  • streamline: line tangent to fluid flow velocity
    line tangent to fluid flow velocity

Expressions with streamline

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smooth flow of fluid with constant velocity
The streamline flow in the pipe was uninterrupted.

Origin of streamline

English, stream (current) + line (path)

Examples of streamline in a sentence

  • We should streamline the approval process for faster results.
  • They streamlined the process to improve efficiency.
  • Streamline your workflow to save time.
  • The company streamlined its operations to cut costs.
  • Designers streamlined the boat to improve its speed.
  • The streamline of the aircraft reduced drag.

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  1. French:rationaliser, ligne aérodynamique, ...
  2. German:optimieren, Stromlinie, ...
  3. Italian:semplificare, profilo aerodinamico, ...
  4. Spanish:optimizar, línea aerodinámica, ...
  5. Portuguese:simplificar, linha aerodinâmica, ...
  6. Chinese:简化, 流线型, ...
  7. Japanese:合理化する, 流線形, ...
  8. Arabic:بَسَّطَ, انْسِيَابِيَّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְיַיעֵל, צוּרָה אֲוִירוֹדִינָמִית, ...
  10. Russian:упрощать, обтекаемая форма, ...
  11. Ukrainian:спростити, обтічна форма, ...
  12. Hindi:सुव्यवस्थित करना, वायुगतिकीय आकार, ...

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