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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The new method avoids these issues by using the quantum computer only once during the workflow, rather than repeatedly exchanging data between quantum and classical systems.

From Science Daily • Apr. 17, 2026

This showcases drone photography, which is very much part of my workflow now.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

In a recent demonstration posted online, a Pentagon official described how Maven "magically" turns an observed threat into a targeting workflow, weighing available assets and presenting a commander with options.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

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

Long-tail SaaS companies whose entire value proposition is workflow automation that a foundation model does better and cheaper.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026