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

As design is taking place in more environments, from self-serve creative platforms and vibe-coding engines to other digital interfaces, maintaining consistency and quality control across the entire workflow is critical. —Bill Connolly, Rolling Stone, 29 Apr. 2026

The approach, which the company calls incentive intelligence, goes beyond workflow automation. —Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026

Automation does not necessarily mean replacing baristas, but rather improving workflow, mobile orders and in-store orders by using smarter systems to reduce bottlenecks. —Paulina Likos, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026

Human oversight remains part of the workflow through integration with Robotic Security Operations Center, where remote analysts monitor activity, verify alerts, and direct responses when required, ensuring continuous supervision alongside autonomous functions, reports Electrek. —Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026

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