Definition of streamline

streamlineverb

hợp lý hóa

/ˈstriːmlaɪn//ˈstriːmlaɪn/

The word "streamline" has its origins in the early 20th century, particularly in the fields of engineering and industrial design. The term was coined in the 1920s by American engineer Alexander Fleming Jr. and Fabian Hurd, a designer and engineer at Studebaker Corporation. Fleming and Hurd used the term to describe the process of aerodynamically shaping a design to reduce air resistance and increase efficiency. They drew inspiration from the smooth, fluid motion of a stream, observing that objects shaped like a stream's flow of water could cut through the air with minimal resistance. The term gained popularity in the 1930s and 1940s as aircraft and car manufacturers began to adopt the concept of streamlining to improve their designs. Today, the word "streamline" is widely used to describe any design or process that seeks to optimize efficiency, reduce resistance, and achieve a smoother, more streamlined appearance.

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to give something a smooth, even shape so that it can move quickly and easily through air or water

để tạo cho vật gì đó một hình dạng nhẵn, đều để có thể di chuyển nhanh chóng và dễ dàng trong không khí hoặc nước

Example:
  • The cars all have a new streamlined design.

    Tất cả các xe đều có thiết kế mới hợp lý hơn.

to make a system, an organization, etc. work better, especially in a way that saves money

để làm cho một hệ thống, một tổ chức, v.v. hoạt động tốt hơn, đặc biệt là theo cách tiết kiệm tiền

Example:
  • The production process is to be streamlined.

    Quá trình sản xuất sẽ được hợp lý hóa.

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