streamlined
Americanadjective
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having a contour designed to offer the least possible resistance to a current of air, water, etc.; optimally shaped for motion or conductivity.
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designed or organized to give maximum efficiency; compact.
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modernized; up-to-date.
adjective
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offering or designed to offer the minimum resistance to the flow of a gas or liquid
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made more efficient, esp by simplifying
Other Word Forms
- unstreamlined adjective
Etymology
Origin of streamlined
First recorded in 1890–95; streamline + -ed 2
Example Sentences
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Which is why I’ve come to swear by a three-part drinks strategy that feels both streamlined and generous: a little choreography that keeps everyone content without turning you into the household beverage director.
From Salon
The idea seems to be, however, that a streamlined streaming service run by MLB could offer easier paths to revenue in the future.
From Washington Post
The stream of requests was so extensive that Twitter proposed “a streamlined process” so it could prioritize them.
From Washington Times
The reductions are part of Disney's previously announced plan to cut 7,000 positions as it seeks to control costs and become a more streamlined operation.
From Reuters
Instead, they were built around “vacuous words and phrases” — regulations were “tailored,” “streamlined,” “right-sizing,” and made “fair.”
From Los Angeles Times
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