streamline
noun
a teardrop line of contour offering the least possible resistance to a current of air, water, etc.
streamlining
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present participleof streamline.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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During the gathering, which drew more than 200 corporate leaders to Berlin, Merz touted reforms aimed at streamlining regulatory requirements and cited a massive spending campaign on the country's infrastructure and military.
From Barron's ● Oct. 20, 2026
In Friday’s interview, Seven & i also gave an update on its plan to list 7-Eleven Inc., a move aimed at unlocking shareholder value and streamlining its business structure.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
Novo Nordisk, the Danish drug giant behind Ozempic, is streamlining its corporate culture and shortening its name as it tries to better compete in the market for weight-loss drugs.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 14, 2026
It is unclear whether this new structure will result in financial savings by cutting senior roles or streamlining departments.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
It made this tremendous speed by streamlining and through sheer power.
From The Black Star Passes by John Wood Campbell
