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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.

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

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NordVPN offers more advanced privacy features, while Surfshark focuses on streamlined security and broad accessibility.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

So it was not a massive surprise when that structure was streamlined, with Baker removed, and Binotto made head of the Audi F1 project under Audi CEO Gernot Dollner.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Customs and Border Protection “said it is making all efforts to have a streamlined refund process ready for use in 45 days from March 6,” Earl said in a Tuesday client note.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 11, 2026

Customs and Border Protection said it would work on a streamlined system for refund payments rather than manually processing individual tariff requests.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

He was the picture of exquisite, streamlined elegance, light and fine and quick.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand

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