streamlined

adjective

stream·​lined ˈstrēm-ˌlīnd How to pronounce streamlined (audio)
1
a
: contoured to reduce resistance to motion through a fluid (such as air)
b
: stripped of nonessentials : compact
c
: effectively integrated : organized
2
: having flowing lines
3
: brought up to date : modernized

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Implementation Challenges and Considerations Despite the streamlined development experience, organizations face several implementation challenges. Janakiram Msv, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025 The Medicaid division was previously led by Bobby Hunter, who will now oversee both the Medicare and Medicaid divisions in a streamlined role. Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 July 2025 Moniz jumped in to correct: in 2023, federal authorities announced a streamlined process that will make fusion energy easier to deploy than old-school nuclear fission. Justin Worland, Time, 17 July 2025 Yet somehow, the IQ manages to look more streamlined than ponderous. Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 16 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for streamlined

Word History

First Known Use

1913, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of streamlined was in 1913

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“Streamlined.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/streamlined. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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streamlined

adjective
stream·​lined -ˌlīnd How to pronounce streamlined (audio)
1
a
: designed or constructed to make or as if to make motion through water or air easier
b
: stripped of everything unnecessary : simplified
2
: made more modern

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