"A flow chart is a graphic method to show pictorially how a series of activities, procedures. operations. events. ideas, or other factors are related to each other. It shows the sequence, cycle. or flow of these factors and how they are connected in a series of steps from beginning to end." (Robert Lefferts, "Elements of Graphics: How to prepare charts and graphs for effective reports", 1981)
"A flow chart is a diagram that visually displays interrelated information such as events, steps in a process, functions, etc., in an organized fashion, such as sequentially or chronologically. The things being represented can be tangible or intangible." (Robert L Harris, "Information Graphics: A Comprehensive Illustrated Reference", 1996)
"A pictorial representation of the flow of logic." (Greg Perry, "Sams Teach Yourself Beginning Programming in 24 Hours" 2nd Ed., 2001)
"An activity that defines the flow chart modeling style. Child activities can be added to this activity, and direct connections can be defined between the activities to control the flow of execution." (Bruce Bukovics, "Pro WF: Windows Workflow in .NET 4", 2010)
[flowcharting:] "The depiction in a diagram format of the inputs, process actions, and outputs of one or more processes within a system." (Cynthia Stackpole, "PMP® Certification All-in-One For Dummies®", 2011)
"A means of depicting a process from beginning to end, using flowcharting symbols to indicate the type of tasks in the process." (Charles Cooper & Ann Rockley, "Managing Enterprise Content: A Unified Content Strategy" 2nd Ed., 2012)
[flowcharting:] "A graphical method for depicting the movement of items, customers, or information though a system. Although many of the symbols were originally developed with information processing in mind, they have been adapted in various forms to map other process flows." (Kenneth A Shaw, "Integrated Management of Processes and Information", 2013)
"The depiction in a diagram format of the inputs, process actions, and outputs of one or more processes within a system." (For Dummies, "PMP Certification All-in-One For Dummies" 2nd Ed., 2013)
"A diagram that represents an algorithm or process. Some organizations use flow charts in troubleshooting guides to help technicians diagnose problems. They are also useful when developing expert systems." (Darril Gibson, "Effective Help Desk Specialist Skills", 2014)
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