Meaning of the word routine in English

What does routine mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

routine

US /ruːˈtiːn/

UK /ruːˈtiːn/

a sequence of actions regularly followed; a fixed program

Example:

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My morning routine includes coffee and reading the news.

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He established a strict exercise routine.

Synonym:

habit custom procedure program schedule

a set of instructions that a computer follows to perform a particular task

Example:

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The software includes a routine for data backup.

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The programmer wrote a new routine to handle errors.

Synonym:

subroutine function procedure module

performed as part of a regular procedure rather than for a special reason

Example:

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It was just a routine check-up.

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The police conducted a routine patrol.

Synonym:

regular standard normal customary habitual

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