workflow

noun

work·flow | \ ˈwərk-ˌflō

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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

Examples of workflow in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web There are questions about how to manage the workflow between telemedicine and in-person appointments and some procedures can’t be done by teleconference, like drawing blood or testing for the flu or COVID-19. — James Barragán, Dallas News, "Dallas lawmaker wants to keep telemedicine growing in Texas after COVID-19 with ‘pay parity’ bill," 30 Nov. 2020 What is the tactical context of the job in the workflow of the organization? — Isaac Cheifetz, Star Tribune, "It's time to put some sizzle in your job ad," 21 Nov. 2020 Child-care arrangements are also a concern for many working parents, while working from home presents an array of other distractions, says Marie Poulin, a workflow consultant. — Allison Pohle, WSJ, "How to Be More Productive at Work And Manage Your Time Effectively," 15 Jan. 2021 Demo Duck is one of the rare production houses that has become even more productive in the wake of the pandemic thanks to its newly remote workflow. — Sonaiya Kelley, Los Angeles Times, "How four independent production companies kept going during COVID-19," 28 Dec. 2020 The researchers worked closely with Stribling and other health staff to integrate the software into their workflow but didn’t have time to design a pretty user interface. — Tom Simonite, Wired, "The Newest Weapon Against Covid-19: AI That Speed-Reads Faxes," 22 Dec. 2020 That leads to more crunch, as new hires replace those leaving, requiring training and workflow adjustments. — Washington Post, "‘Battle for Middle-earth’ exposed the stresses of game development. They haven’t gone away.," 3 Dec. 2020 Sometimes the focus was on sharing productivity hacks or discussing workflow concerns in the highly collaborative system. — Carla Fried, Quartz at Work, "A Chinese garment factory boosted production 10% by giving employees a voice," 18 Nov. 2020 Unilever said that if all goes well, the company will consider whether to shake up its workflow on a wider scale. — Michelle Toh, CNN, "Unilever is testing a four-day work week in New Zealand," 1 Dec. 2020

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“Workflow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/workflow. Accessed 3 Mar. 2021.

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