Question
In each of the following sentences, a word has been highlighted. Choose the option that can most appropriately replace the highlighted word without changing the meaning of the sentence. The new software was introduced to streamline operations and reduce manual intervention.
Solution
“Streamline” means making a process simpler and more efficient by removing unnecessary steps. Simplify → make easier and more efficient Accelerate → increase speed only Standardise → make uniform, not necessarily simpler Regulate → control through rules Reorganise → rearrange structure, meaning changes
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