workflow
noun
work·flow
ˈwərk-ˌflō 
variants
or less commonly work flow
: the sequence of steps involved in moving from the beginning to the end of a working process
improving office workflow
… this new upgrade isn't revolutionary. But it does a fine job of streamlining workflow and getting the business done.—
Sally Wiener Grotta
Sally Wiener GrottaThe site automates and tracks workflow as well. For example, when a subcontractor fills out a request for information, it goes directly to the general contractor, who signs off on it. The request then travels to the architect, then back to the subcontractor.—Lawrence Stevens
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When combined with its wide viewing angles and deep HDR capabilities, the Z3FC establishes itself as a single display for a seamless workflow.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Technically players are off that day, but the real workflow demands otherwise — even for the backup.
—Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Such reimbursement accuracy failures can include insurance claim denials, unbilled services, underpayments from government programs and inefficiencies within the reimbursement workflow.
—Alexander Podgornyy, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The astronauts integrated the cameras into their workflow.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
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Matt Emma, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Technically players are off that day, but the real workflow demands otherwise — even for the backup.
—Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Such reimbursement accuracy failures can include insurance claim denials, unbilled services, underpayments from government programs and inefficiencies within the reimbursement workflow.
—Alexander Podgornyy, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The astronauts integrated the cameras into their workflow.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
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“Workflow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/workflow. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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