flowchart
noun
flow·chart
ˈflō-ˌchärt 
: a diagram that shows step-by-step progression through a procedure or system especially using connecting lines and a set of conventional symbols
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Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 2 Apr. 2026
Fortunately, in business, such a conundrum’s difficulty is alleviated greatly by a flowchart maker.
—William Jones, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
From there, the draft will spiral into an endless flowchart of possibilities.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
His leaks included internal documents, scam scripts, training guides, operational flowcharts, and photographs and videos from inside the compound.
—Andy Greenberg, Wired News, 27 Jan. 2026
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“Flowchart.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flowchart. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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flowchart
noun
flow·chart
ˈflō-ˌchärt
: a diagram that shows step-by-step progression through a process or system by using special symbols and connecting lines
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