Word
workflow
/ˈwɝkˌfɫoʊ/
Definitions
01a process or procedure
n. the specific steps and order you follow to complete a task or project.
n. the sequence of physical or mental stages through which a piece of work passes from start to finish.
“We need to improve our workflow to finish the reports more quickly.”
“The new project management software was designed to streamline the editorial workflow, reducing the time between the first draft and final publication.”
02automated sequence
n. a set of rules in a computer program that automatically moves a task from one step to the next.
n. an automated sequence of operations, often defined by a flowchart, where tasks are triggered by specific decisions or actions.
“The developer created a workflow that automatically tests the code every time it is updated.”
“By implementing an automated deployment workflow, the engineering team significantly reduced the risk of human error during server updates.”
Technical
Usage
often used as a countable noun in technical contexts to refer to a specific automated script or routine.
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Real-World Examples
“Zhu argues that organizations must carefully manage this balance as AI becomes part of everyday workflows.” “It applies to product decisions about how these tools will fit in current 3D workflows in fields like game development.” Etymology
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.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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