26984 words

routine

12 definitions • 17 examples
1
a usual or fixed way of doing things:

Examples:

There's no set/fixed routine at work - every day is different.
Most companies insure property and equipment against damage or theft as a matter of routine.
2
a regular series of movements, jokes, or similar things used in a performance:

Examples:

an exercise/dance routine
He went into his usual "I'm the head of the family" routine (= usual way of speaking).
3
a part of a computer program that does a particular operation
4
done as part of what usually happens, and not for any special reason:

Examples:

a routine inspection/medical check-up
5
ordinary and not special or unusual:

Examples:

a routine case of appendicitis
He died during a routine operation which went wrong.
6

Examples:

My job is so routine and boring - I hate it.
7
a usual set of activities or way of doing things:

Examples:

[ C ] Getting coffee and a bagel was part of my daily routine.
8
A routine is also a particular set of activities performed to entertain others:

Examples:

[ C ] a comedy/skating routine
9
a usual or fixed way of doing things:

Examples:

the usual/daily routine
a fixed/set routine The office's fixed routine was disturbed by the large order.
10
a part of a computer program that does a particular operation:

Examples:

She had learned how to program a basic computer routine.
11
done as part of what usually happens, and not for any special reason:

Examples:

The Center Street Bridge will get only a routine inspection.
Most routine business is done in the parliament's Brussels headquarters.
a routine decision.
12

Examples:

The work is dull and routine.

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