dataflow

/ˈdeɪtəˌfləʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

A sequence of operations or a series of data transformations that are processed in a specific order.

“The company’s data pipeline is a complex dataflow that involves multiple steps and data sources.”

2. noun

A flow of data through a system, especially one that is designed to process and transform the data in real-time.

“The dataflow from the sensors to the processing unit was disrupted due to a hardware failure.”

3. verb

To direct or guide the flow of data through a system.

“The programmer had to dataflow the data through the new system to ensure it met the client’s requirements.”

Synonyms

  • data stream
  • pipeline

Antonyms

  • data blockage
  • system downtime