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- [streem-lahyn]
- /ˈstrimˌlaɪn/
- /ˈstriːm.laɪn/
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- [streem-lahyn]
- /ˈstrimˌlaɪn/
Definitions of streamlining word
- noun streamlining a teardrop line of contour offering the least possible resistance to a current of air, water, etc. 1
- noun streamlining the path of a particle that is flowing steadily and without turbulence in a fluid past an object. 1
- verb with object streamlining to make streamlined. 1
- verb with object streamlining to alter in order to make more efficient or simple. 1
- abbreviation STREAMLINING streamlined. 1
- noun streamlining making as efficient as possible 0
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Origin of streamlining
First appearance:
before 1870 One of the 26% newest English words
First recorded in 1870-75; stream + line1
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Parts of speech for Streamlining
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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streamlining popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
streamlining usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for streamlining
verb streamlining
- intelligible — capable of being understood; comprehensible; clear: an intelligible response.
noun streamlining
- layoff — the act of dismissing employees, especially temporarily.
- mechanisation — Alternative spelling of mechanization.
- mechanization — to make mechanical.
Top questions with streamlining
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