[
US
/ɹuˈtin/
]
NOUN
- an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
- a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program
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a short performance that is part of a longer program
she had a catchy little routine
it was one of the best numbers he ever did
he did his act three times every evening
ADJECTIVE
-
found in the ordinary course of events
it was a routine day
a placid everyday scene
there's nothing quite like a real...train conductor to add color to a quotidian commute
How To Use routine In A Sentence
- A great deal of the nudge-nudge wink-wink routine by the young upwardly mobile male executives was the usual response to her presence.
- These same people also routinely said they felt comfortable with Bush as a leader with values and dignity.
- Sampling of gases and vapors by active sampling on a solid adsorbent or passive sampling by diffusion is routinely done and well documented.
- She wound up her dance routine with a wobbly pirouette and took a little bow.
- Concerns about the clinical implications, the cost of routine medication, and the possible excessive wastage resulting from the return of units to the blood bank have led us to question our practice.
- Democratic participation, fair and free elections and effective governance need to be institutionalised and made routine, or non-violent means to resolve political crises could be replaced by remobilisation of militias, with significant risk of violent conflict. Crisis Group
- Among the acts that took to the stage were hilarious novelty acts, rhythmic dance routines, some melodious individual singing, harmonious duets and even a few notable musicians.
- Faceless, unqualified reviewers define our work, remove our colleagues from panels and routinely breach confidentiality.
- Though most men are physically stronger than most women, it is women who are expected routinely to carry heavy loads.
- Politicians, academics and campaigners today routinely frame public issues in emotional terms.
