streamlined

American  

[streem-lahynd] / ˈstrimˌlaɪnd /

adjective

1. having a contour designed to offer the least possible resistance to a current of air, water, etc.; optimally shaped for motion or conductivity.

2. designed or organized to give maximum efficiency; compact.

3. modernized; up-to-date.

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streamlined British  

/ ˈstriːmˌlaɪnd /

adjective

1. offering or designed to offer the minimum resistance to the flow of a gas or liquid

2. made more efficient, esp by simplifying

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Other Word Forms

• unstreamlined adjective

Etymology

Origin of streamlined

First recorded in 1890–95; streamline + -ed ²

Example Sentences

“We’re not talking about actually funding the building of factories. We’re talking about creating a streamlined environment for these types of housing units to be built.”

From Los Angeles Times

Ms. Fennell has greatly streamlined the complicated plot of Emily Brontë’s novel, eliminating the framing device, the supernatural element, several peripheral figures and a second generation of characters.

From The Wall Street Journal

Homan noted it wasn't a perfect operation and said it has become "more streamlined" with an "established, unified chain of command".

From BBC

"The complaint basically ... raises the same grounds as the previous complaint, just much condensed and streamlined."

From Barron's

Better to have one big organisation working with more streamlined local forces – well, perhaps.

From BBC

Related Words

• aerodynamic
• modernized
• simplified