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

Most companies put a person at the end of the AI workflow and call it oversight. — Jacqueline Destefano-Tangorra, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026

The integrated workflow also supports maintenance and repair, helping the team identify hardware issues and return robots to testing faster. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026

Once setup is complete, the Studio 1 offers a selection of simple, useful prints for the machine itself—a practical way to get acquainted with the workflow. — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026

From model to metal The workflow starts in ToolDance Studio, the company's own CAM software, which is free, needs no subscription and runs its core machining features offline. — New Atlas, 14 Oct. 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