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

Too often, companies will launch a chatbot, automate a workflow, or pilot a generative AI tool in one corner of the business, while leaving the underlying systems and operating models untouched. — Nigel Vaz, Time, 20 July 2026

The robots perform a complete workflow, including collecting materials, placing components with precision, interacting with inspection equipment and returning finished products. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 20 July 2026

Each mapped to a workflow that was eating time or leaking revenue. — Lior Weinstein, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

This includes new uses of AI, delivered directly inside the product development workflow. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 20 July 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