English · Work & Business
workflow
/ˈwɜːrkˌfloʊ/
[/ˈwɜːrkˌfloʊ/]
sequence of tasks
Intermediatenoun
Definition
The sequence of steps or processes through which work passes from start to completion.
Example
Automating the approval workflow cut our document processing time almost in half.
Automating the approval workflow cut our document processing time almost in half.
Etymology
A twentieth-century compound of 'work' and 'flow', from industrial process management.
How & Where It’s Used
Common in operations, software, and productivity discussions.