What is "swim lane"

alt. 1 A lengthwise division of a swimming pool or other swimming arena. 2 A horizontal or vertical division of a process flow chart, typically used to visually separate the tasks of each actor from others. n. 1 A lengthwise division of a swimming pool or other swimming arena. 2 A horizontal or vertical division of a process flow chart, typically used to visually separate the tasks of each actor from others.

A swim lane (or swimlane diagram) is a visual element used in process flow diagrams, or flowcharts, that visually distinguishes job sharing and responsibilities for sub-processes of a business process. Swim lanes may be arranged either horizontally or vertically.