flow diagram

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flow diagram

A programmer draws a flow diagram on a whiteboard.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A visual representation of a process or system: A "flow diagram" is a type of chart that uses symbols, shapes, and arrows to illustrate the sequence of steps, stages, or operations in a process, such as in a computer program or an accounting system. It maps out the flow of information, actions, or materials from start to finish.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The software engineer created a detailed flow diagram to explain the new algorithm to the team.
    • Before writing the code, it's helpful to sketch a flow diagram of the program's logic.
    • The auditor reviewed the flow diagram of the company's financial reporting process.
Advanced Usage
  • "To map out a flow diagram": To create or design a flow diagram.
    • We need to map out a flow diagram for the customer service workflow.
  • "As illustrated in the flow diagram": Used to direct attention to the visual explanation.
    • As illustrated in the flow diagram, the approval process involves three departments.
Variants and Related Words
  • Flowchart (n): A more common synonym for "flow diagram," specifically used for representing an algorithm or process.
    • She used a flowchart to plan the steps of the experiment.
  • Process diagram (n): A general term for a diagram that shows the steps in a process.
  • Data flow diagram (DFD) (n): A specific type of flow diagram that shows how data moves through a system.
Synonyms
  • Flowchart: A diagram of a process.
  • Process chart: A diagram representing the stages of a process.
  • Workflow diagram: A diagram showing the sequence of tasks in a work process.
Related Phrases
  • To follow the flow diagram: To proceed according to the steps outlined in the diagram.
    • New employees should follow the flow diagram to complete the setup procedure.
  • To deviate from the flow diagram: To not follow the prescribed sequence.
    • Any deviation from the flow diagram must be documented and approved.
Related Idioms

(Note: "Flow diagram" itself is a technical term and is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions. The related idioms pertain to the concept of "flow.") - Go with the flow: To be relaxed and accept a situation as it is, without trying to change it. (This idiom uses "flow" in a metaphorical, not diagrammatic, sense.) - I don't have a strict plan for the trip; I'm just going to go with the flow.

flow diagram

A programmer draws a flow diagram on a whiteboard.

Noun
  1. a diagram of the sequence of operations in a computer program or an accounting system

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