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

At the same time, new responsibilities are appearing around agents, workflow orchestration, digital performance, access, oversight and the economics of intelligent work. — Keith Ferrazzi, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026

A lot of the existing measurement solutions on the market require the factory line to change their workflow. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026

Google said the agent can seamlessly integrate into people's workflow, acting like a co-worker that can carry out tasks autonomously. — Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026

One view is that AI will narrow performance gaps by giving lower performers templates, answers, and coaching directly in their workflow. — Simon Rudat, Harvard Business Review, 8 Oct. 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