flowchart
noun
flow·chart
ˈflō-ˌchärt 
: a diagram that shows step-by-step progression through a procedure or system especially using connecting lines and a set of conventional symbols
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Scientists had worked out the compounds’ structures and pieced together a basic flowchart of how they are made years ago, said Yoram Eyal, a professor at the Volcani Center.
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Visual roadmaps, flowcharts and diagrams can bring clarity to dense information, allowing everyone involved to see connections and implications more easily.
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Microsoft Visio is your go-to tool for turning intricate data into clear, professional diagrams and flowcharts.
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Veronique Greenwood, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
Visual roadmaps, flowcharts and diagrams can bring clarity to dense information, allowing everyone involved to see connections and implications more easily.
—Nora Herting, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Microsoft Visio is your go-to tool for turning intricate data into clear, professional diagrams and flowcharts.
—New Atlas, 30 Dec. 2024
This vast library includes templates for flowcharts, organizational charts, and network diagrams, as well as stencils for designing floor plans and brainstorming solutions.
—New Atlas, 30 Dec. 2024
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flowchart
noun
flow·chart
ˈflō-ˌchärt
: a diagram that shows step-by-step progression through a process or system by using special symbols and connecting lines
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