variants:
or less commonly work flow
Definition of workflow
: 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
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The first known use of workflow was in 1921
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