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routine

Pronunciation: /ruːˈtiːn/

Definition of routine

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.

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

[with object] rare

Derivatives

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

Definition of routine in the US English dictionary

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