Meaning & use

workflow

noun·Academic

The sequence of steps or tasks through which a piece of work passes from start to completion.

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The new software streamlined the team's workflow and cut project time in half.

She redesigned the kitchen's workflow so chefs could move between stations more easily.

A note on using this word

Workflow describes the order and structure of tasks, distinct from the individual tasks themselves.

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