Meanings
nounsmart steaming (uncountable)
- uncountablenauticalThe optimisation of ship speed with respect to competing targets to reduce fuel usage while maintaining good customer service.
Origin
Derived from slow steaming, with smart.
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APA
smart steaming. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/smart%20steaming
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“smart steaming.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/smart%20steaming. Accessed November 2, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “smart steaming,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/smart%20steaming.
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