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/strˈimlˌaɪnd/ Listen

verb

streamline v. t.

To design or modify so as to present the least possible resistance to fluid flow; used mostly of vehicles, such as automobiles, airplanes, or ships.

(Fig.) To change so as to make more efficient; used especially of organizations, procedures, or methods. "The streamlined company became a formidable competitor."

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Etymology of 'Streamlined'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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"Streamlined" Quotes from Famous Books

... a single gleaming rail that stretched across the western plains like an endless silver ribbon, the monorail express hurtled through the early dawn speeding its passengers to their destination. As the gleaming line of streamlined cars crossed the newly developed grazing lands that had once been the great American desert, Tom Corbett stirred from a deep sleep. The slanting rays of the morning sun were shining in his eyes. Tom yawned, stretched, and turned to the viewport to watch the scenery flash past. Looming ...

— On the Trail of the Space Pirates • Carey Rockwell