CEFR B2

streamline

verb

Meaning

To make an organization, process, or system more efficient and effective by simplifying procedures, removing unnecessary steps, or improving the flow of work.

Examples

The new software will help streamline the hiring process.
We need to streamline our supply chain to get products to customers faster.

Synonyms: simplify, organize, rationalize, optimize

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streamline (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈstriːm.laɪn/

Definition

To make an organization, process, or system more efficient and effective by simplifying procedures, removing unnecessary steps, or improving the flow of work.

Examples

The new software will help streamline the hiring process.
We need to streamline our supply chain to get products to customers faster.
The government is trying to streamline regulations for small businesses.

How to Use streamline

streamline something (collocation): To make a process, system, or organization more efficient. — "They are working to streamline the application process."
streamline for something (prepositional phrase): To make something more efficient for a specific purpose. — "The design was streamlined for maximum speed."

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