workflow

[wurk-floh] / ˈwɜrkˌfloʊ /

NOUN

movement of work from one department or employee to another

Synonyms

STRONG

plan system

WEAK

assignment effort enterprise exercise function onus productivity progress roadmap undertaking venture

Example Sentences

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Once the parameters are set, the tool offers a workflow for traders to edit, review and approve before it goes live.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Software developers can use Claude Code and other similar applications as part of their daily workflow to help with specific tasks.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

He highlights the Compass platform for agents, which streamlines an agent’s workflow that would otherwise require several different tools.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

This rapid workflow produced stacks of 2D images that researchers later combined to create full 3D models.

From Science Daily • Mar. 10, 2026

Those can take the form of intentional pauses to assess workflow and sequencing work to reduce AI fragmentation.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 28, 2026