Associations to the word «Routine»

Wiktionary

ROUTINE, noun. A course of action to be followed regularly; a standard procedure.
ROUTINE, noun. A set of normal procedures, often performed mechanically.
ROUTINE, noun. A set piece of an entertainer's act.
ROUTINE, noun. (computing) A set of instructions designed to perform a specific task; a subroutine.
ROUTINE, adjective. According to established procedure.
ROUTINE, adjective. Regular; habitual.
ROUTINE, adjective. Ordinary with nothing to distinguish it from all the others.

Dictionary definition

ROUTINE, noun. An unvarying or habitual method or procedure.
ROUTINE, noun. A short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program; "he did his act three times every evening"; "she had a catchy little routine"; "it was one of the best numbers he ever did".
ROUTINE, noun. A set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program.
ROUTINE, adjective. Found in the ordinary course of events; "a placid everyday scene"; "it was a routine day"; "there's nothing quite like a real...train conductor to add color to a quotidian commute"- Anita Diamant.

Wise words

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