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

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

Founded alongside Ebrahim Bhaiji, who had been working on the tech and product side of NFL Media before joining as CEO, Everyset focused on pitching background actor management software — digital vouchers to manage workflow for extras on sets. —Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 8 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

Advertisement The most valuable work will come from your ability to conduct a multi-agent, multi-model workflow, synthesizing the outputs of specialized tools into a cohesive and superior whole. —Marco Argenti, Time, 2 Oct. 2025

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