flow diagram
A "flow diagram" is a visual tool used to represent processes, systems, or sequences, commonly employed in fields like engineering, business, and computer science.
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Definition
B2General
(technical, academic)A visual representation that shows the sequence of steps or stages in a process or system.
Example
- The flow diagram helped us understand the steps involved in the manufacturing process.
C1Information Systems
(technical)A diagram that illustrates the flow of information, materials, or tasks through various stages or operations.
Example
- The IT department created a flow diagram to map out the data processing stages.
C1Engineering
(technical)A graphical representation that depicts the relationships and interactions between different components in a system.
Example
- Engineers use flow diagrams to visualize the interactions within complex systems.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "flow diagram":
logic diagramdata flowflow motionstep chartblock graphdecision stream