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routine

/ruːˈtiːn/
noun★Intermediate— a regular pattern of behavior
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

Synonyms

habitpatternproceduresequenceschedule

Antonyms

chaosdisorderirregularityspontaneity

Related Phrases

out of routinephrase
not following the usual pattern
in a routinephrase
performing a task automatically

💡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
suffix
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