flowchart
Definition
Noun: A flowchart is a type of diagram that visually represents a sequence of steps, operations, or processes. It uses standardized symbols (like rectangles, diamonds, and arrows) to illustrate the flow of logic, data, or tasks within a system, such as a computer program or a business procedure.
Usage
A flowchart is used to document, analyze, design, or explain a process. It helps in understanding complex systems by breaking them down into simple, logical steps.
Examples
- The programmer created a flowchart before writing the code to clarify the program's logic.
- We need to update the accounting flowchart to include the new approval step.
- The flowchart on the whiteboard shows the complete customer service procedure.
Advanced Usage
- "to flowchart" (verb, less common): The act of creating a flowchart.
- We need to flowchart this new workflow to identify potential bottlenecks.
Variants and Related Words
- Flow diagram: A synonym for flowchart.
- Process map: A similar diagram often used in business to map out operational processes.
Synonyms
- Diagram
- Schematic
- Process chart
Related Idioms/Phrases
- Map out: To plan something in detail, similar to creating a flowchart.
- Let's map out the entire project timeline.
Noun
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a diagram of the sequence of operations in a computer program or an accounting system
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