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

The 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

Examples of workflow in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

It’s been rigged with state-of-the-art technologies to streamline daily operations, boost productivity efficiency, and overall workflow, ultimately enabling Burlington to get merchandise to its stores faster. —David Moin, Footwear News, 18 June 2026

While acknowledging widespread concerns about AI’s impact on creative industries, Jia says ReelShort is already exploring AI as a parallel production workflow rather than simply a support tool. —Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 18 June 2026

Two years ago, that workflow would have consumed an entire day across multiple teams. —Manick Bhan, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026

That is up to a human using the tool, which makes the person behind each prompt a crucial cog in any workflow. —Jason Phillips, USA Today, 18 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1921, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for workflow

• acknow
• aglow
• ago
• airglow
• aloe
• altho
• although
• ammo
• backflow
• backhoe
• banjo
• barbeau