A sequence of actions regularly followed; a fixed program. noun
She followed her morning routine of jogging and having breakfast.
The dancer practiced her routine until it was perfect.
A set of instructions designed to perform a specific task automatically when executed by a computer. noun
The software engineer wrote a routine to automate data entry.
The program crashed due to a bug in the routine.
Performed as part of a regular procedure rather than for a special reason. adjective
The doctor recommended a routine check-up every six months.
The maintenance team carried out routine inspections of the equipment.
Habitual or mechanical performance of an established procedure. adjective
He completed the task with routine efficiency.
Her routine handling of the situation impressed her colleagues.