workflow

noun

work·​flow ˈwərk-ˌflō How to pronounce workflow (audio)
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

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Don't miss out on these amazing savings to enhance your workflow and keep your data safe while on the go. Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024 And in the wake of overhauling your entire workflow, there are exchanges and transactions occurring that aren’t so cut and dry. Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2024 The key to fixing the problem lies in streamlining the procurement workflow. Eldar Tuvey, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024 On top of that, the AI decision making and workflow automation software company counts Wells Fargo, Verizon and T-Mobile as customers. Frank Holland, CNBC, 25 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for workflow 

Word History

First Known Use

1921, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of workflow was in 1921

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“Workflow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/workflow. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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