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A flowchart is a diagram depicting the process of solving a problem. It highlights the questions that have to be asked at each stage, then branches off into different directions/actions depending on the answers to the questions. The classic example of a flowchart is as part of the design stage of a computer program, where the flowchart is a graphical depiction of the algorithm. In reality, flowcharts aren't used much for this purpose since programs tend to be too complex to efficiently depict/model this way, but the flowchart remains a useful concept that sees use. For example, a company might have a flowchart depicting what steps are taken in case of a certain emergency situation... so that they can refer back to it and be assured that their planning and forethought are reflected in action when the day comes.

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