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workflow

n.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈwɝkˌfɫoʊ// Programming
Definition

n. the series of steps or tasks you follow to finish a piece of work from start to finish.

n. the sequence of industrial, administrative, or other processes through which a piece of work passes from initiation to completion.


SIMPLE

We need to improve our daily workflow to save time.

CONTEXTUAL

The new software helps the design team manage their workflow by tracking every stage of the project automatically.

COMPLEX

Optimizing the editorial workflow requires a careful balance between rigorous quality control and the need for rapid content delivery in a competitive digital landscape.

Origin

A compound formed from the nouns work and flow. The term emerged in industrial engineering contexts during the early 20th century to describe the movement of materials and tasks through a production system.

Usage

Often used in business and technology contexts; can be uncountable when referring to the general concept of work movement.

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