flowchart
Steps with arrows
A flowchart is a diagram that maps out a process or system using shapes connected by arrows.
Rectangles typically represent steps, diamonds represent decision points, and arrows show the sequence of operations.
Flowcharts are standard tools in programming, business analysis, and project planning: The flowchart showed where the approval process was getting stuck.
Simplified explanatory sketch
- schematicSimplified technical diagram
- blueprintDetailed technical drawing
- layoutSpatial arrangement of elements
- templatePreset pattern for reproduction
outline · sketch · draft · design · structure · graph · mapping · representation
Settled course of action
- branchDivision or woody limb
- conditionalDependent on prerequisites
- loopCurve closing on itself
- iterationRepeated procedural pass
yes-no · true-false · binary · fork · merge · junction · gateway · parallel
Ordered succession of elements
- procedurePrescribed sequence of actions
- stepsSequential actions in process
- stagesDistinct periods or platforms
- phasesDistinct periods in sequence
progression · cycle · routine · protocol · methodology · systematic · operation · execution
Crystallized carbon gemstone
- rectangleFour-sided, all right angles
- ovalElongated rounded shape
- arrowPointed shaft for shooting
- terminalAt the endpoint
connector · parallelogram · shape · annotation · swimlane · input-output
Microsoft's presentation application
- FigmaCloud design application
- diagrammingCreating visual schematics
- drag-dropMoving items by cursor
- exportForeign-bound sale
diagram
Simplified explanatory sketch
- schematicSimplified technical diagram
- blueprintDetailed technical drawing
- layoutSpatial arrangement of elements
template · outline · sketch · draft · design · structure · graph · mapping · representation · framework
decision
Settled course of action
- branchDivision or woody limb
- conditionalDependent on prerequisites
- loopCurve closing on itself
iteration · yes-no · true-false · binary · fork · merge · junction · gateway · parallel · convergence
sequence
Ordered succession of elements
- procedurePrescribed sequence of actions
- stepsSequential actions in process
- stagesDistinct periods or platforms
phases · progression · cycle · routine · protocol · methodology · systematic · operation · execution · task
diamond
Crystallized carbon gemstone
terminal · connector · parallelogram · shape · annotation · swimlane · input-output
PowerPoint
Microsoft's presentation application
- FigmaCloud design application
- diagrammingCreating visual schematics
- drag-dropMoving items by cursor
- flowchartsarrow, symbol, connector, start, end
- technical drawingsblueprints, technical drawing, schematics, engineering drawing, diagrams
- graph visualizationnode, edge, vertex, graph, link
- Modeling Languages
- Process Toolschecklist, histogram, check sheet, Kaizen, scatter diagram
- technical diagramsschematic, blueprint, circuit diagram, wiring diagram, block diagram
flowchartwritten description
Verbal portrayal of something
essay · prose · plain text · audio recording