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
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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
Still, the possibility that Sora can streamline the VFX workflow, an area of production known for especially slim margins, was evident.
—Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Mar. 2025
However, Zada did illustrate a good point in breaking down his workflow in that using the tech to build a vision for your project can often put many filmmakers ahead of the curve.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 21 Mar. 2025
Winner: Lightroom Classic Nondestructive vs. Destructive Editing A key difference between a photo workflow application like Lightroom Classic and a straight-on image editing one like Photoshop is that the former keeps all your originals and stores editing changes for every photo in a database.
—PCMAG, 2 Mar. 2025
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Rachel Wells, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Still, the possibility that Sora can streamline the VFX workflow, an area of production known for especially slim margins, was evident.
—Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Mar. 2025
However, Zada did illustrate a good point in breaking down his workflow in that using the tech to build a vision for your project can often put many filmmakers ahead of the curve.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 21 Mar. 2025
Winner: Lightroom Classic Nondestructive vs. Destructive Editing A key difference between a photo workflow application like Lightroom Classic and a straight-on image editing one like Photoshop is that the former keeps all your originals and stores editing changes for every photo in a database.
—PCMAG, 2 Mar. 2025
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“Workflow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/workflow. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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