workflow

C1 Topic:Work & Careers
US /ˈwɝkfloʊ/ UK /ˈwɜːkfləʊ/
noun Freq #106124

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun

    the sequence of steps, people, and tools by which work is completed

    The new review workflow sends every draft to an editor first.

  2. 2
    noun

    the rate or movement of work through a system

    Automated tests improved workflow across the release team.

Thesaurus

Synonyms
1 noun · the sequence of steps,... processprocedurework flow
2 noun · the rate or movement of... throughputflow
Word family
Derived forms workflows
Related forms workflowprocess

Etymology

From work + flow. The compound treats tasks as material moving through a channel or system.

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