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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If your workflow depends on creating visuals quickly and reliably, an AI tool that simplifies the process is essential.
—PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
These organizations conduct detailed assessments to evaluate algorithmic bias and potential workflow disruptions.
—Sanath Chilakala, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Key trends include advancements in LLMs powering sophisticated chatbots, the rise of autonomous AI for workflow automation, and the democratization of AI through no-code/low-code platforms, all underpinned by critical ethical and explainable AI frameworks.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
The model needs to be embedded into workflow in order to assist doctors, nurses, hospital operations.
—Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
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PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
These organizations conduct detailed assessments to evaluate algorithmic bias and potential workflow disruptions.
—Sanath Chilakala, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Key trends include advancements in LLMs powering sophisticated chatbots, the rise of autonomous AI for workflow automation, and the democratization of AI through no-code/low-code platforms, all underpinned by critical ethical and explainable AI frameworks.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
The model needs to be embedded into workflow in order to assist doctors, nurses, hospital operations.
—Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 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 8 Sep. 2025.
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