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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So, having that discussion upfront just gave us such a better workflow.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Apr. 2024
For a limited time, enhance your workflow with crucial applications like Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, OneNote, and more, and save even further on bundles for Windows and Mac.
—Stack Commerce, Popular Science, 25 Apr. 2024
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Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Apr. 2024
For a limited time, enhance your workflow with crucial applications like Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, OneNote, and more, and save even further on bundles for Windows and Mac.
—Stack Commerce, Popular Science, 25 Apr. 2024
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 29 May. 2024.
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