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routine
/ruːˈtiːn/
a regular pattern of behavior
She follows a strict morning routine before work.
She has a set of regular activities she does every morning.
general
a regular or fixed sequence of actions or steps
The nurse performed her daily routine checks on all patients.
She followed her usual sequence of tasks for patient care.
The machine runs through its routine maintenance cycle.
The machine performs its regular maintenance procedures.
Often refers to habitual or systematic patterns of behavior or processes.
Technology
technical
a series of steps in a computer program or algorithm
The software has a routine for error handling.
The program includes a set of steps to manage errors.
In programming, a routine is a subprogram or function.
Collocations
daily routineregular activities done every daymorning routinehabits or tasks done in the morningbreak the routinedo something different from usual
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Pro Tip
Common Usage
Routine often implies regularity and predictability, whether in personal habits or professional procedures.
Gold Rule
Technical vs. General
In technology, 'routine' specifically refers to a subprogram or function, while in general use, it refers to habitual actions.
Word Origin
From Middle French 'routine' (15th century), from Old French 'routine' (14th century), from 'route' (path, way), from Latin 'rupta' (broken, opened), past participle of 'rumpere' (to break). Originally referred to a beaten path or track, later extended to mean a regular course of action.
Usage Notes
Can refer to personal habits, professional procedures, or technical processes. In technology, it often refers to a subprogram or function.
Word Breakdown
rout
path or way
root-ine
relating to
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