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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Resume builders simplify that workflow by making revisions modular.
—K. H. Koehler, USA Today, 23 Dec. 2025
ServiceNow, which provides software that helps companies organize and automate their personnel and information technology operations, has become a dominant platform for enterprise workflow.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 23 Dec. 2025
The basic workflow behind AI text detection is easy to describe.
—Ambuj Tewari, Fortune, 22 Dec. 2025
Baskets, bins, and shelf dividers create a more manageable kitchen organization system that can be customized to your style and workflow.
—Jordan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 22 Dec. 2025
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K. H. Koehler, USA Today, 23 Dec. 2025
ServiceNow, which provides software that helps companies organize and automate their personnel and information technology operations, has become a dominant platform for enterprise workflow.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 23 Dec. 2025
The basic workflow behind AI text detection is easy to describe.
—Ambuj Tewari, Fortune, 22 Dec. 2025
Baskets, bins, and shelf dividers create a more manageable kitchen organization system that can be customized to your style and workflow.
—Jordan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 22 Dec. 2025
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 31 Dec. 2025.
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