General
streamline
What does streamline mean?
To remove steps or friction so a process runs faster or cheaper.
"We streamlined approvals from five sign-offs to two."
Origin
From aerodynamics (streamlined shapes); process-improvement staple.
Frequently asked questions
What does streamline mean at work?
To simplify a process by cutting out unnecessary steps or friction so it runs faster or cheaper, like reducing five approvals to two.
Where does 'streamline' come from?
From aerodynamics, where a streamlined shape moves through air with minimal drag. The idea of smooth, low-resistance flow was borrowed for processes.
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