sequential workflow

[/sɪˈkwɛnʃəl ˈwɜrkfloʊ/]
nounpl: sequential workflows
fluxo de trabalho sequencial
1. A process or series of tasks that must be completed in a specific order, where each step depends on the completion of the previous one
The software development follows a sequential workflow where testing only begins after coding is complete.
O desenvolvimento de software segue um fluxo de trabalho sequencial onde os testes começam apenas após a codificação estar completa.
2. In business and project management, a workflow design pattern where tasks are executed one after another in a predetermined order
Our approval process uses a sequential workflow: submission, review, approval, and implementation.
Nosso processo de aprovação usa um fluxo de trabalho sequencial: submissão, revisão, aprovação e implementação.
3. In automation systems, a program execution model where steps occur in a linear, ordered fashion
The automated system operates on a sequential workflow to ensure data integrity.
O sistema automatizado opera em um fluxo de trabalho sequencial para garantir integridade dos dados.
This term is prevalent in Brazilian and American corporate environments, especially in IT, software development, and business process management. In Brazil, it's commonly used bilaterally with both Portuguese and English terminology in tech companies, reflecting the influence of international business practices and software development methodologies. The concept is fundamental to understanding workflow automation and process optimization in both cultures.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
linear workflowstep-by-step processserial processordered workflowcascading workflow
Antonyms / Antônimos
parallel workflowconcurrent workflowsimultaneous processparallel process

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fluxo de trabalho sequencial
Most common and widely understood translation across Brazil
São Paulo
fluxo de trabalho sequencial / workflow sequencial
Tech industry often uses English term directly in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
fluxo sequencial de trabalho
Alternative word order used in some business environments
Portugal
fluxo de trabalho sequencial
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; English term also frequently used in tech sectors

Related Words

workflow automationtask managementprocess flowbusiness processdependency chainmilestoneproject management

Related Idioms & Phrases

follow the chain
step by step
one after another
in sequence
chain of command
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