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

Using the power of AI, their software can shave off hours from the video editing workflow. —Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 1 Apr. 2024

Elevate your workflow with access to crucial applications such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, OneNote, and others, ensuring peak productivity whether working from home or in the office. —Stack Commerce, Popular Science, 27 Mar. 2024

The areas where respondents have seen improvement through AI and automation investments include efficiencies and conciseness in their processes (33%) and workflow (31%). —Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2024

Companies with domain expertise in medical coding help care organizations check for errors early in the workflow. —Shomik Mukherjee, The Mercury News, 14 Mar. 2024

Labor management: Vertical integration with engineering and manufacturing teams optimizes workflow and resource allocation. —Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2024

This exposure, though seemingly administrative, is crucial for understanding the broader workflow and the software tools at play. —Bryce Welker, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2024

Then there are the tools and infrastructure around those models, and finally, applied AI, which takes the tech and applies it to a workflow or industry problem. —John Kell, Fortune, 5 Mar. 2024

Anticipating The Future Imagine how multi-brand department stores or e-commerce retailers could be relieved from complicated layers of organizational workflow, reducing risk, increasing productivity and supporting pricing optimization while stemming costs. —Jay Hakami, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1921, in the meaning defined above