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streamline

US /ˈstrimˌlaɪn/

verb Target · B2 Kinh doanh chung

Definition

contour economically or efficiently

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

We hope to streamline the ordering process and reduce unnecessary paperwork.

Word Family

NounNoun
streamliner
VerbVerb
streamline gốc
AdjectiveAdj
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AdverbAdv
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Synonyms

  • simplifymake simpler or easier or reduce in complexity or extent
  • rationalizedefend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning
  • optimizemake optimal; get the most out of; use best

Collocations

  • Easy streamline tasks
    to streamline tasks, meaning to contour economically or efficiently
  • Medium streamline the procurement process
    to streamline the procurement process, meaning to contour economically or efficiently
  • Hard streamline administrative bureaucracy to cut costs
    to streamline administrative bureaucracy to cut costs, meaning to contour economically or efficiently
  • Very Hard streamline supply logistics to surgical precision
    to streamline supply logistics to surgical precision, meaning to contour economically or efficiently

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