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
Sally Wiener GrottaThe 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
Lawrence StevensExamples of workflow in a Sentence
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The workflow excluded personal data and reduced processing time by two weeks.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Apr. 2026
Sales increased 1% on an organic basis; however, orders were up 10% with double-digit growth realized in warehouse and workflow solutions and sensing.
—CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
Research and source material Reporters may use AI tools vetted and approved for our workflow to assist with research, including navigating large volumes of material, summarizing background documents, and searching datasets.
—ArsTechnica, 22 Apr. 2026
That workflow provides doctors with more accurate answers that summarize and link to important papers and guidelines.
—Michal Ruprecht, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Apr. 2026
Sales increased 1% on an organic basis; however, orders were up 10% with double-digit growth realized in warehouse and workflow solutions and sensing.
—CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
Research and source material Reporters may use AI tools vetted and approved for our workflow to assist with research, including navigating large volumes of material, summarizing background documents, and searching datasets.
—ArsTechnica, 22 Apr. 2026
That workflow provides doctors with more accurate answers that summarize and link to important papers and guidelines.
—Michal Ruprecht, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for workflow
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“Workflow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/workflow. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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