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routine

Pronunciation: /ruːˈtiːn/

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Definition of routine

noun

  • a sequence of actions regularly followed:I settled down into a routine of work and sleep [mass noun]:as a matter of routine a report will be sent to the director
  • a set sequence in a performance such as a dance or comedy act:he was trying to persuade her to have a tap routine in the play
  • Computing a sequence of instructions for performing a task that forms a program or a distinct part of one.

adjective

  • performed as part of a regular procedure rather than for a special reason:the Ministry insisted that this was just a routine annual drill

verb

[with object] rare
  • organize according to a routine:all had been routined with smoothness

Derivatives

routinely

adverb

Origin:

late 17th century (denoting a regular course or procedure): from French, from route 'road' (see route)

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