workflow

noun

work·​flow ˈwərk-ˌflō How to pronounce workflow (audio)
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

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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 See All Example Sentences for workflow

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First Known Use

1921, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of workflow was in 1921

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“Workflow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/workflow. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.

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