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Synonyms & Similar Words
procedure
process
method
system
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practice
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protocol
technique
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Meaning of Routine
A regular and unchanging procedure or course of action.
Definitions
- A sequence of actions regularly followed
- * A performance or procedure that is repeated regularly, especially in a fixed or predictable way
- * A usual or expected procedure in a particular situation
Etymology of Routine
The word "routine" originated in the mid-19th century from the French word "routine", which is derived from the Old French word "rotine", meaning "a round" or "a path", and is related to the Latin word "rotundus", meaning "round"
Historically, the term referred to a regular or customary course of action, and has since expanded to include a range of meanings related to repetition, predictability, and regularity
Example Uses
- The company has a routine of daily meetings to discuss ongoing projects
- * She has a routine of exercising every morning before work
- * The doctor will perform a routine check-up to monitor the patient's condition
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
spontaneity
unpredictability
irregularity
chaos
disorder
randomness
inconsistency
variability
flexibility
adaptability
innovation
revolution
change
novelty
uniqueness
exception
abnormality
irregularity
anomaly
aberration