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
One such journal publication shows that over 95% of clinical users believed the system would improve workflow, compliance, and patient safety.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2024
Despite its comparative lack of name recognition, the company's photo workflow and editing software, Photo Studio Ultimate, has partisans who prefer it to Lightroom.
—PCMAG, 26 Mar. 2024
Using the power of AI, their software can shave off hours from the video editing workflow.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 1 Apr. 2024
Elevate your workflow with access to crucial applications such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, OneNote, and others, ensuring peak productivity whether working from home or in the office.
—Stack Commerce, Popular Science, 27 Mar. 2024
The areas where respondents have seen improvement through AI and automation investments include efficiencies and conciseness in their processes (33%) and workflow (31%).
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2024
Companies with domain expertise in medical coding help care organizations check for errors early in the workflow.
—Shomik Mukherjee, The Mercury News, 14 Mar. 2024
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
One such journal publication shows that over 95% of clinical users believed the system would improve workflow, compliance, and patient safety.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2024
Despite its comparative lack of name recognition, the company's photo workflow and editing software, Photo Studio Ultimate, has partisans who prefer it to Lightroom.
—PCMAG, 26 Mar. 2024
Using the power of AI, their software can shave off hours from the video editing workflow.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 1 Apr. 2024
Elevate your workflow with access to crucial applications such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, OneNote, and others, ensuring peak productivity whether working from home or in the office.
—Stack Commerce, Popular Science, 27 Mar. 2024
The areas where respondents have seen improvement through AI and automation investments include efficiencies and conciseness in their processes (33%) and workflow (31%).
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2024
Companies with domain expertise in medical coding help care organizations check for errors early in the workflow.
—Shomik Mukherjee, The Mercury News, 14 Mar. 2024
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“Workflow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/workflow. Accessed 30 Apr. 2024.
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