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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The Generation Company will be led by filmmaker and generative AI artist Nem Perez, who previously founded the virtual production and AI workflow company Storyblocker, and also directed music videos for the likes of Mac Miller, Nipsey Hussle, and Chance the Rapper.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2025
The company’s commitment to long-life utility has earned it a quiet following among professionals who prefer tools that integrate seamlessly into their workflow instead of drawing attention.
—New Atlas, 12 Oct. 2025
Where these processes were once performed manually with the help of workflow tools, companies are now implementing AI to assist in the process.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2025
The industry, however, must invest in training, workflow adaptation, and trust-building so that technology complements rather than replaces human expertise.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2025
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Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2025
The company’s commitment to long-life utility has earned it a quiet following among professionals who prefer tools that integrate seamlessly into their workflow instead of drawing attention.
—New Atlas, 12 Oct. 2025
Where these processes were once performed manually with the help of workflow tools, companies are now implementing AI to assist in the process.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2025
The industry, however, must invest in training, workflow adaptation, and trust-building so that technology complements rather than replaces human expertise.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 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 22 Oct. 2025.
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