workflow
Definition
Noun: 1. The sequence of steps, tasks, or processes through which a piece of work passes from initiation to completion. It describes the defined progression of actions, information, or materials in a business, industrial, or creative context. 2. The rate or manner of this progress. It can refer to how smoothly and efficiently the work moves through these steps.
Examples
- Noun:
- The new software automates the entire workflow, from receiving an order to shipping the product.
- We analyzed the document approval workflow and identified several bottlenecks.
- A smooth workflow is essential for team productivity.
Advanced Usage
- "To streamline a workflow": To make a sequence of tasks more efficient and less wasteful.
- The consultant was hired to streamline the workflow in the accounting department.
- "Workflow management": The coordination and optimization of tasks and processes.
- Good workflow management tools help teams collaborate more effectively.
Variants and Related Words
- Workflow automation (n): The use of technology to execute tasks in a workflow without human intervention.
- Workflow automation reduced manual data entry errors.
- Workflow diagram (n): A visual chart that outlines the steps in a process.
- She created a workflow diagram to explain the new procedure.
Synonyms
- Process: A series of actions or steps taken to achieve a particular end.
- Procedure: An established or official way of doing something.
- Pipeline: A channel or system through which something progresses (often for ideas or projects).
Related Phrases
- "To integrate into the workflow": To become a natural part of the existing process.
- The new tool was easily integrated into the daily workflow.
- "To disrupt the workflow": To interrupt or hinder the normal progress of work.
- Frequent meetings can disrupt the team's workflow.
Noun
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progress (or rate of progress) in work being done
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