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Better ways to say “Streamline”
A 1930s aerodynamics word for "simplify."
i · Why avoid itTwo lines, no filler
"Streamline" carries a whiff of 20th-century efficiency cult. "Simplify," "shorten," "tighten," and "speed up" say the same in plainer English.
ii · Before & afterDrop-in demo
Before
Streamline the approval workflow.
After
Simplify the approval workflow — two signatures, not four.
iii · The alternatives4 ways out
- 01Simplify neutral
reduce complexity
Simplify the workflow.
- 02Shorten neutral
fewer steps
Shorten the workflow.
- 03Tighten neutral
remove slack
Tighten the workflow.
- 04Speed up neutral
reduce time
Speed up approvals.
iv · Brew tipKeep this one
Name the cut. "Streamline" without a deleted step is a slogan.