A streamlined vehicle, animal, or object has a shape that allows it to move quickly or efficiently through air or water.
...these beautifully streamlined and efficient cars.
...the sharks' sleek, streamlined bodies.
...streamlined helmets.
streamlined in British English
(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
streamlined in American English
(ˈstrimˌlaɪnd)
adjective
1.
having a contour designed to offer the least resistance in moving through air, water, etc.
2. US
arranged or organized so as to be simpler or more efficient
3.
with no excess, as of fat, decoration, etc.; trim
a streamlined figure or design
Examples of 'streamlined' in a sentence
streamlined
Otherwise the overall feel is of a streamlined silhouette.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Is it not time that the system was streamlined?
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The more streamlined shape is very flattering.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Alongside all the sleek and streamlined pieces of furniture were many designs that put texture at the forefront.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
It encourages all your muscles to work together in a streamlined and efficient way so you can run faster.
The Sun (2014)
Less is more this season as clean lines and tailored pieces give a classy, streamlined silhouette.
The Sun (2013)
On that trip he announced a streamlined visa application process, but only for top business people.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Yes, we need a simplified and streamlined planning system.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
It would also make them more efficient, more streamlined and less costly to the public.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
It goes on to suggest 13 ways in which the procurement process might be streamlined.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
The government is said to be considering new, streamlined planning regulations to make onshore exploration and production easier.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Design trends are leaning towards sleek contemporary schemes with streamlined shapes and natural stone, wood or metal finishes.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
We have streamlined the process, which makes people feel more involved and responsible for what they are doing.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Perhaps this is an acknowledgement that simple, streamlined processes would be more efficientthan the bureaucracy of recent years.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
A streamlined switching process has been promised by the end of the year, and not before time.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
It was a streamlined process as it was unnecessary to hold the meetings of shareholders and creditors normally required for a creditors' voluntary liquidation.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Nobody knows, in the new streamlined management structure, whether they have been demoted or sidelined.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
New streamlined, shorter festival.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
India's new streamlined visa system makes last-minute trips more straightforward.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Second, the more streamlined the shape, the better it is for slimming and lengthening the leg.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The aim is to offer a slightly more simplified and streamlined application process for smaller businesses, saidSermon.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
I liked their streamlined shape best, which is saving me an average four seconds over 250m.
The Sun (2016)
In other languages
streamlined
British English: streamlined ADJECTIVE
A streamlined vehicle, animal, or object has a shape that allows it to move quickly or efficiently through air or water.
...these beautifully streamlined and efficient cars.
American English: streamlined
Brazilian Portuguese: aerodinâmico
Chinese: 流线型的
European Spanish: aerodinámico
French: profilé
German: stromlinienförmig
Italian: aerodinamico
Japanese: 合理化された
Korean: 유선형의
European Portuguese: aerodinâmico
Latin American Spanish: aerodinámico
(adjective)
streamlined companies using cheap freelance staff
Synonyms
efficient
a relatively cheap and efficient form of communication
organized
Such people are very organized and excellent time managers.
modernized
rationalized
smooth
slick
His style is slick and visually exciting.
sleek
well-run
time-saving
smooth-running
Additional synonyms
in the sense of organized
Definition
orderly and efficient
Such people are very organized and excellent time managers.