Definition of routine
1a : a regular course of procedure if resort to legal action becomes a campus routine — J. A. Perkinsb : habitual or mechanical performance of an established procedure the routine of factory work
2 : a reiterated speech or formula the old “After you” routine — Ray Russell
3 : a worked-out part (as of an entertainment or sports contest) that may be often repeated a dance routine; especially : a theatrical number
4 : a sequence of computer instructions for performing a particular task
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Examples of routine in a Sentence
Grandma gets upset if we change her routine.
A brisk walk is part of her morning routine.
The job will be easier once you settle into a routine.
the boring routine of paperwork
Origin and Etymology of routine
French, from Middle French, from route traveled way
First Known Use: 1661
Definition of routine
1 : of a commonplace or repetitious character : ordinary routine problems
2 : of, relating to, or being in accordance with established procedure routine business
routinely
adverbExamples of routine in a Sentence
The surgery has become a very routine operation and poses little danger.
He criticized her routine absence from important meetings.
The more you do it, the more routine it becomes.
They hire high-school students for routine work such as filing.
Data entry becomes routine very quickly.
1744
First Known Use of routine
1744
ROUTINE Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of routine for English Language Learners
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: a regular way of doing things in a particular order
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: a boring state or situation in which things are always done the same way
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: a series of things (such as movements or jokes) that are repeated as part of a performance
Definition of routine for English Language Learners
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: done very often
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: done or happening as a normal part of a job, situation, or process
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: easily done according to a set way or method
ROUTINE Defined for Kids
Definition of routine for Students
1 : a usual order and way of doing something Taking a shower is part of my morning routine.
2 : a series of things that are repeated as part of a performance a dance routine
Definition of routine for Students
1 : done very often routine surgery
2 : done or happening in a standard or usual way He went to the doctor for a routine checkup.
routinely
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