Wiktionary
n. flow chart
WordNet
n. a diagram of the sequence of operations in a computer program or an accounting system [syn: flow chart, flowchart, flow sheet]
Wikipedia
Flow diagram is a collective term for a diagram representing a flow or set of dynamic relationships in a system. The term flow diagram is also used as synonym of the flowchart, and sometimes as counterpart of the flowchart.
Flow diagrams are used to structure and order a complex system, or to reveal the underlying structure of the elements and their interaction.
Usage examples of "flow diagram".
He still clutched his logic-flow diagram, and the rotating amber light splashed blotches of yellow across the pages.
The display on the wall behind him provided a flow diagram, bewildering in its complexity.
He led them to a show board, a giant flow diagram showing mass streams, little rockets with animated yellow flames glowing in their hearts.
While I'm trying to locate it, why don't you two develop a flow diagram for how we will communicate our warning.
The engineering console screen was showing an energy-flow diagram.