Word
streamlined
Phoneticsstream·lined, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈstɹimˌɫaɪnd/
UK/stɹˈiːmlaɪnd/
Definition
adj. having a smooth shape that helps something move quickly through air or water. It also describes a system or process that is made simpler and more efficient.
adj. designed with a smooth contour to reduce aerodynamic or hydrodynamic drag; by extension, simplified or modernised to improve efficiency. Often used to describe industrial designs or administrative procedures.
Examples
“The new car has a streamlined body to save fuel.”
“The company introduced a streamlined application process to reduce the time it takes to hire new staff.”
“By removing redundant layers of management, the CEO created a streamlined corporate structure that could respond more rapidly to shifting market demands.”
Examples
simple
“The new car has a streamlined body to save fuel.”
contextual
“The company introduced a streamlined application process to reduce the time it takes to hire new staff.”
complex
“By removing redundant layers of management, the CEO created a streamlined corporate structure that could respond more rapidly to shifting market demands.”
Usage
Often used both literally in engineering and figuratively in business contexts; typically functions as a participial adjective.
Real-World Examples
“Could there not be a more streamlined and practical way of delivering packages?” “Smartphones have become more powerful over the years, but their designs have also been streamlined.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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