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routine

 

[ ruːˈtiːn ]

Noun / Adjective
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

daily life

A sequence of actions regularly followed; a fixed program.

Synonyms

regimen, ritual, schedule

Examples of usage

  • I have a morning routine that I follow every day.
  • The daily routine of the office includes meetings and paperwork.
Context #2 | Noun

work environment

A set of customary and often mechanically performed procedures or activities.

Synonyms

practice, procedure, protocol

Examples of usage

  • The routine of a factory worker involves repetitive tasks on the assembly line.
  • The nurse's routine includes checking the patients' vital signs regularly.
Context #3 | Adjective

ordinary

Dull, uninteresting, or monotonous; not varying.

Synonyms

monotonous, mundane, tedious

Examples of usage

  • His routine job at the office bored him after a while.
  • The routine tasks became tedious over time.

Translations

Translations of the word "routine" in other languages:

🇵🇹 rotina

🇮🇳 नियमित कार्य

🇩🇪 Routine

🇮🇩 rutinitas

🇺🇦 рутина

🇵🇱 rutyna

🇯🇵 ルーチン

🇫🇷 routine

🇪🇸 rutina

🇹🇷 rutin

🇰🇷 일상

🇸🇦 روتين

🇨🇿 rutina

🇸🇰 rutina

🇨🇳 常规

🇸🇮 rutina

🇮🇸 rútína

🇰🇿 күнделікті іс

🇬🇪 რუტინა

🇦🇿 rutin

🇲🇽 rutina

Etymology

The word 'routine' originated from the French word 'routine', which in turn came from the Latin word 'rutina' meaning 'a course of action'. The concept of having a regular sequence of actions has been present throughout human history, with routines playing a key role in daily life, work, and personal habits.

See also: reroute, rerouting, rout, router, routing.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,482, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.