Routinely: meaning, definitions and examples

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routinely

 

[ ruːˈtiːnli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in daily life

in a regular or repeated way; consistently

Synonyms

consistently, habitually, regularly

Examples of usage

  • Employees are routinely checked for security clearance before entering the building.
  • She routinely starts her day with a cup of coffee and a morning walk.
Context #2 | Adverb

in professional settings

as part of a standard procedure or protocol

Synonyms

regularly, standardly, systematically

Examples of usage

  • The doctor routinely performs a physical examination during each patient visit.
  • The safety inspector routinely inspects the construction site for compliance.

Translations

Translations of the word "routinely" in other languages:

🇵🇹 rotineiramente

🇮🇳 नियमित रूप से

🇩🇪 routinemäßig

🇮🇩 secara rutin

🇺🇦 регулярно

🇵🇱 rutynowo

🇯🇵 定期的に

🇫🇷 régulièrement

🇪🇸 rutinariamente

🇹🇷 düzenli olarak

🇰🇷 정기적으로

🇸🇦 بشكل روتيني

🇨🇿 rutinně

🇸🇰 rutinne

🇨🇳 例行地

🇸🇮 rutinsko

🇮🇸 reglubundið

🇰🇿 тұрақты түрде

🇬🇪 რუტინულად

🇦🇿 müntəzəm olaraq

🇲🇽 rutinariamente

Word origin

The word 'routinely' originated from the noun 'routine', which entered the English language in the 17th century from the French 'routine' meaning 'ordinary, usual course of action'. Over time, the adverb 'routinely' evolved to describe actions performed regularly or as part of a standard practice. The use of 'routinely' in daily life and professional settings reflects the importance of consistency and standard procedures in various contexts.

See also: subroutine.

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