Routine
/ruːˈtiːn/
Definitions
2 meaningsA customary or regular course of procedure.
/ruːˈtiːn/
A sequence of actions regularly followed
The doctor established a new routine of checking patients' vitals.
💡 Simply: Imagine your day is like a playlist. A routine is a list of things you always do in the same order. Like, every day after school you might have a routine of doing your homework and then playing games.
👶 For kids: A routine is a set of things you do in the same way every day.
More Examples
She enjoys the routine of her morning commute.
The team practiced their dance routine before the competition.
How It's Used
"My morning routine includes waking up, showering, and eating breakfast."
"The gymnast performed her routine flawlessly."
Of or characterized by a fixed or established mode of procedure.
/ruːˈtiːn/
Performed as part of a regular routine
Routine maintenance on the car prevented bigger problems.
💡 Simply: When something's routine, it's like a regular part of a schedule. If you go to the library every Saturday, that's your routine visit!
👶 For kids: If something is routine, it means you do it all the time.
More Examples
The dentist gave me a routine checkup.
We had a routine check of all the locks and doors.
How It's Used
"The company's routine inspection of the equipment is critical for safety."
"Routine vaccinations are essential for public health."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
out of routine
Not following the usual pattern or schedule.
"He was tired of being out of routine and wanted to get back to his normal schedule."
From French *routine* (1800), from *route* (way, road), from Latin *rupta* (broken), past participle of *rumpere* (to break).
The word 'routine' entered English in the early 19th century and originally referred to a prescribed course or method, often in a military or administrative context.
Memory tip
Think of a road (route) you take repeatedly.
Word Origin
"way, path"