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Streamline

Meaning in public administration, with examples

/ˈstriːmlaɪn/verbCommon term

In public administration, streamline means: To make a process or organization simpler and more efficient, for example by removing unnecessary steps, forms or approvals.

In Turkish: sadeleştirmek, basitleştirmek, hızlandırmak

How it is used

A favourite verb in reform plans and speeches: streamline procedures, streamline the application process, streamline services. Usually positive, though staff sometimes hear it as a polite word for cuts.

Example sentences

  1. We streamlined the application process from twelve steps to five.

  2. The plan aims to streamline procedures for opening a small business.

Common collocations

  • streamline procedures
  • streamline the process
  • streamlined service
  • streamline operations
  • red tapeOfficial rules, forms and procedures that seem unnecessary and slow things down, especially when dealing with public bodies.
  • procedureAn official, fixed set of steps for doing something, such as applying for a permit, handling a complaint or approving a payment.
  • one-stop shopA single office or website where people can complete several related public services or applications without having to visit different agencies.
  • e-governmentThe use of the internet and digital technology to provide public services and information, so that people and businesses can deal with the state online.

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