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

One content creator drafted, revised, and finalized scripts across different models in a single workflow. —Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026

Moving cooking utensils next to the stove or relocating spices closer to your prep space can instantly improve workflow. —Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026

Got overconfident because this workflow had been working on my toy inbox for weeks. —Frank Landymore, Futurism, 25 Feb. 2026

So, what would motivate providers to add another step to their workflow? —Divya Upadhyay, STAT, 25 Feb. 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