flow sheet
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Definition
Noun: A flow sheet is a diagram that visually represents the sequence of operations, steps, or stages in a process. It is commonly used to outline the logical flow of a computer program (where it is often called a flowchart) or the steps in an accounting, manufacturing, or other systematic procedure.
Usage
The term "flow sheet" is used to describe a planning or explanatory document that maps out a process from start to finish. It employs standardized symbols (like rectangles for steps, diamonds for decisions) connected by arrows to show direction and sequence.
Examples
- The engineer created a detailed flow sheet to illustrate the new production line.
- Before writing the code, the programmer drafted a flow sheet to visualize the program's logic.
- The audit team reviewed the accounting flow sheet to understand the transaction process.
Advanced Usage
- Process flow sheet (PFS): A more specific term used in engineering and chemistry to detail the flow of materials and energy in an industrial process.
- The phrase "to follow the flow sheet" means to adhere strictly to the outlined procedure.
- The technician was careful to follow the flow sheet for the safety inspection.
Variants and Related Words
- Flowchart (n): A nearly synonymous term, especially in computing and business. A flow sheet is a type of flowchart.
- Diagram (n): A general term for a simplified drawing; a flow sheet is a specific type of diagram.
- Process map (n): Another similar term for a diagram representing a workflow.
Synonyms
- Flowchart
- Process diagram
- Workflow diagram
Antonyms
- Narrative description (a textual, non-diagrammatic explanation of a process)
Related Phrases
- To chart a flow: To create a flow sheet or flowchart.
- The first step is to chart the flow of customer service requests.
Noun
- a diagram of the sequence of operations in a computer program or an accounting system