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

For svn4vr, a devout Christian whose music grapples with the demands of faith, the impulsive workflow conveys a religious fervor. —H.d. Angel, Pitchfork, 9 Apr. 2026

Data readiness, security, integrations, workflow redesign, and building human skills remain stubborn bottlenecks for true AI implementation. —Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026

Workers who use three or more AI agents in their workflow are more likely to suffer negative effects like mental fog than those who use one or two, the study found, and tasks that involve high levels of oversight require 14% more mental effort and cause a 12% increase in mental fatigue. —Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2026

And then there are the applications to more Hollywood-specific support staff tasks, including the handling of sensitive information and creative workflow. —Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 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