English · Work & Business
pipeline
/ˈpaɪpˌlaɪn/
[/ˈpaɪpˌlaɪn/]
sequential process
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A series of connected stages through which work, data, or products pass in sequence.
Example
The sales pipeline shows dozens of leads progressing through each stage toward closing.
The sales pipeline shows dozens of leads progressing through each stage toward closing.
Etymology
From literal oil and water pipelines; the figurative process sense is modern.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in sales, software deployment, and data engineering.