workflow
noun
work·flow
ˈwərk-ˌflō 
variants
or less commonly work flow
: the sequence of steps involved in moving from the beginning to the end of a working process
improving office workflow
… this new upgrade isn't revolutionary. But it does a fine job of streamlining workflow and getting the business done.—
Sally Wiener Grotta
Sally Wiener GrottaThe site automates and tracks workflow as well. For example, when a subcontractor fills out a request for information, it goes directly to the general contractor, who signs off on it. The request then travels to the architect, then back to the subcontractor.—Lawrence Stevens
Lawrence StevensExamples of workflow in a Sentence
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Take, for example, content creators moving large video files to and from banks of solid-state storage in a production workflow.
—PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025
ServiceNow , a provider of workflow automation software whose public-sector business grew nearly 40% last year, is among the firms potentially affected.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2025
This not only speeds up the workflow but also enhances creative decision-making on the fly.
—Nancy Pulciano, Rolling Stone, 31 Mar. 2025
Freelancers have more free rein over their time, and those who are smart with their workflow are able to maximize their income while working less hours, using passive income streams and automating/delegating their work.
—Rachel Wells, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025
ServiceNow , a provider of workflow automation software whose public-sector business grew nearly 40% last year, is among the firms potentially affected.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2025
This not only speeds up the workflow but also enhances creative decision-making on the fly.
—Nancy Pulciano, Rolling Stone, 31 Mar. 2025
Freelancers have more free rein over their time, and those who are smart with their workflow are able to maximize their income while working less hours, using passive income streams and automating/delegating their work.
—Rachel Wells, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for workflow
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“Workflow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/workflow. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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