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

Winner: Lightroom Classic Nondestructive vs. Destructive Editing A key difference between a photo workflow application like Lightroom Classic and a straight-on image editing one like Photoshop is that the former keeps all your originals and stores editing changes for every photo in a database. —PCMAG, 2 Mar. 2025

Mining information from operational data optimizes workflow, and AI automation provides valuable insights in real-time. —Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025

Zoom out: Dow Jones parent News Corp. has taken an aggressive approach toward implementing AI into its workflow while also defending its legal rights. —Sara Fischer, Axios, 25 Feb. 2025

This comprehensive support means fewer interruptions to your workflow. —PCMAG, 11 Feb. 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