streamlines

Reduces unnecessary steps

Streamlines means makes more efficient by removing obstacles or unnecessary steps: The new software streamlines the approval process.

The word draws on the aerodynamic sense—a streamlined shape reduces drag, allowing smoother movement.

To streamline a business or procedure is to eliminate what slows it down.

Also the third-person singular of the verb streamline.

efficiency

optimizes

Makes as effective as possible

modernizes · automates · digitizes · consolidates · integrates · systematizes · refines · enhances · expedites · rationalizes

aerodynamics

airflow

Movement of atmosphere

tapered · fuselage · spoiler · fairing · laminar flow · wind tunnel · coefficient · turbulence · smooth lines · bullet-shaped

design

contours

Boundary lines of shapes

smooth · elegant · modern · sculpted · flowing lines · silhouette · profile · aesthetic · form · shape

hydrodynamics

water flow

Movement of liquid mass

swimming · aquatic · viscosity · laminar · turbulent · vessel · yacht · speedboat · kayak · hydrofoil

Categories
Opposites
simplicity/efficiency

streamlinescomplicates

Makes more difficult

overcomplicates · convolutes · encumbers · obstructs · burdens

PHYSICAL FORM (aerodynamics/hydrodynamics)

streamlinesroughens

Makes less smooth

blunts · flattens

Phrases
Family

streamlined, streamline, streamlining, streamliner, streamliners

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G