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   routine

   /ruːˈtiːn/

   noun

   • 1. a sequence of actions regularly followed: "I settled down into a routine of work and sleep" Similar procedurepracticepatterndrillregimeregimengrooveprogrammescheduleplanformulamethodsystemorderwayscustomshabitsusageswontmodus operandiformal:praxis
   • ▪ 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" Similar actperformancenumberturnpiecelineinformal:shtickspielpatter
   • ▪ a sequence of instructions for performing a task that forms a program or a distinct part of one.

   adjective

   • 1. performed as part of a regular procedure rather than for a special reason: "the Ministry insisted that this was just a routine annual drill" Similar standardregularcustomaryaccustomednormalusualordinaryestablishednaturalunexceptionaltypicaleverydaycommoncommonplaceconventionalday-to-dayhabitualwontedfamiliarOpposite unusual

   verb

   • 1. organize according to a routine: rare "all had been routined with smoothness"

   Word Origin late 17th century (denoting a regular course or procedure): from French, from route ‘road’ (see route).

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › routineRoutine Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of ROUTINE is a regular course of procedure. How to use routine in a sentence. a regular course of procedure; habitual or mechanical performance of an established procedure; a reiterated speech or formula…

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishROUTINE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   routine. adjective. uk / ruːˈtiːn / us / ruːˈtiːn / done as part of what usually happens, and not for any special reason: a routine inspection / medical check-up. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. ordinary and not special or unusual: a routine case of appendicitis. He died during a routine operation which went wrong. C2 disapproving.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishROUTINE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A routine is the usual series of things that you do at a particular time. A routine is also the practice of regularly doing things in a fixed order.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionroutine noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   noun. /ruːˈtiːn/ [countable, uncountable] the normal order and way in which you regularly do things. to settle/get/fall into a routine. We are trying to get the baby into a routine for feeding and sleeping. In school, I quickly fell into the routine. Make exercise a part of your daily routine.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › routineRoutine - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   A routine is like a habit or sequence that doesn't vary. There are daily routines and dance routines, and maybe even daily dance routines. Something routine isn't unusual: routine things happen all the time. Most jobs have a routine — things that must be done on a regular basis.

7. www.oed.com › dictionary › routine_nroutine, n. & adj. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English...

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   What does the word routine mean? There are eight meanings listed in OED's entry for the word routine, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. routine has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. linguistics (late 1600s) arts (1860s) computing (1940s) See meaning & use.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of routine – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

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   adjective. uk / ruːˈtiːn / us. routine adjective (REGULAR) done regularly and not unusual: a routine procedure. routine checks. routine adjective (BORING) done regularly and very boring: His job is very routine. (Definition of routine from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of routine.