Routine

usgb/ruːˈtiːn/
noun

A regular course of action or a series of actions that is usually done the same way.

Making coffee in the morning is part of my daily routine
Visual representation of "routine" - A regular course of action or a series of actions that is usually done the same way

Often appears as...

  • daily routine
  • morning routine
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Frequency Context

Use 'routine' for activities that happen regularly, often daily or weekly.

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She follows her exercise routine every evening.
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Implies Habit

'Routine' suggests a habitual process that's hard to change.

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Learning a language became part of his morning routine.
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Non-specific

'Routine' doesn't detail exact steps unless specified.

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My beauty routine includes various skincare products.
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commonalitycommonplacehabitualmonotonousmundanityordinaryregularstandard
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