Definitions

streamline

[streem-lahyn] / ˈstrimˌlaɪn /

VERB

centralize

Synonyms

STRONGEST

consolidate integrate rationalize unify

STRONG

accumulate amalgamate assemble compact concenter condense converge focus gather incorporate organize systematize

Antonyms

STRONGEST

divide separate

STRONG

disorder disorganize disperse enlarge scatter spread

WEAK

decentralize

VERB

order

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assign conduct distribute establish file place plan

STRONG

adapt adjust align alphabetize array catalogue class classify codify control dispose fix formalize furnish group index line locate manage marshal neaten normalize pattern range regiment regularize regulate right routine settle space standardize systematize tabulate tidy

WEAK

lay out line up methodize put away put to rights set guidelines set in order sort out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disarrange disorder keep

STRONG

break change confuse depart disorganize disturb jumble leave alone mismanage mix up unsettle upset

WEAK

mess up muddle

VERB

shape

Synonyms

STRONGEST

build carve construct embody fashion forge frame mold produce

STRONG

assemble cast chisel crystallize cut fabricate hew knead make mint model pat pattern sculpture sketch stamp trim whittle

WEAK

block out bring together roughhew throw together

Antonyms

STRONGEST

demolish destroy dismantle raze ruin

STRONG

lose

WEAK

deform neglect

VERB

simplify

Synonyms

STRONGEST

clarify cut down facilitate reduce shorten

STRONG

abridge analyze chasten decipher disentangle disinvolve elucidate explain interpret order unscramble

WEAK

boil down break down break it down clean it up clean up clear up cut the frills draw a picture get down to basics get to the meat hit the high spots lay out let daylight in let sunlight in make clear make perfectly clear make plain put in a nutshell put one straight spell out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

grow increase

STRONG

be vague confuse mix up mystify obscure

WEAK

complicate make difficult

Example Sentences

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Earlier this month, transport stocks had one of their worst days ever after a onetime karaoke machine-maker touted new AI tools to streamline trucking.

From The Wall Street Journal

“York’s satellite architecture is built for flexibility, scaled production, and is designed to drive significant cost efficiencies,” Godyn wrote, adding that its backward-compatible design approach allows the company to streamline production and keep costs down.

From MarketWatch

And I really hope that this will materialize in reforms that are long-awaited, in streamlined processes, in a sense of urgency and speed.

From The Wall Street Journal

Etsy has aimed to streamline its business over the past year.

From Barron's

“This acquisition also streamlines group structure, enhances strategic agility, and fosters a stronger link between Private Banking/Investment Banking performance and profitability,” he adds.

From The Wall Street Journal

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