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

Users can direct their AI co-pilot through four modes — Autonomous, Collaborative, Cautious or Creative — depending on workflow preferences. —Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025

Find a workflow as the moon activates Mercury and Uranus. —Usa Today, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025

Otherwise, the Procolored DTF oven does a really good job of keeping the workflow moving while looking cute at the same time with its big, happy panda face. —Joe Salas october 29, New Atlas, 29 Oct. 2025

Now, teams are changing course by building posture checks into the workflow from the start. —Daniel Fusch, Ascend Agency, 28 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