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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This integration will allow users to select from multiple models and capabilities within the same workflow.
—Melody Brue, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
In his memo earlier this week, von Ahn promised more aggressive integration of AI into the company's workflow, including hiring and performance reviews, and announced plans to eventually eliminate all contractors whose work can be replicated using AI.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 1 May 2025
The film was an homage to Technicolor musicals, but Rockett pivoted to modern LEDs, high-key lighting, and remote dimming rigs that made his workflow more efficient while preserving period style.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 29 Apr. 2025
The breach did not compromise Hertz’s internal systems directly but involved data that had been shared with the vendor as part of its operational workflow.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Melody Brue, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
In his memo earlier this week, von Ahn promised more aggressive integration of AI into the company's workflow, including hiring and performance reviews, and announced plans to eventually eliminate all contractors whose work can be replicated using AI.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 1 May 2025
The film was an homage to Technicolor musicals, but Rockett pivoted to modern LEDs, high-key lighting, and remote dimming rigs that made his workflow more efficient while preserving period style.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 29 Apr. 2025
The breach did not compromise Hertz’s internal systems directly but involved data that had been shared with the vendor as part of its operational workflow.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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 11 May. 2025.
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