routine

¹rou·tine

noun \rü-ˈtēn\

Definition of ROUTINE

1

a : a regular course of procedure <if resort to legal action becomes a campus routine — J. A. Perkins> b : habitual or mechanical performance of an established procedure <the routine of factory work>

2

: a reiterated speech or formula <the old “After you” routine — Ray Russell>

3

: a worked-out part (as of an entertainment or sports contest) that may be often repeated <a dance routine>; especially : a theatrical number

4

: a sequence of computer instructions for performing a particular task

Examples of ROUTINE

1. Grandma gets upset if we change her routine.
2. A brisk walk is part of her morning routine.
3. The job will be easier once you settle into a routine.
4. the boring routine of paperwork

Origin of ROUTINE

French, from Middle French, from route traveled way

First Known Use: 1676

Related to ROUTINE

Synonyms: drill, grind, groove, lockstep, pattern, rote, rut, treadmill

Related Words: daily dozen, regimen; housekeeping; custom, fashion, habit, practice (also practise), trick, wont; approach, manner, method, procedure, strategy, style, tack, technique, way; design, plan, program, scheme; convention, policy, tradition

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Other Dance Terms

attitude, honor, saltatory, sashay, taw

Rhymes with ROUTINE

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