Routine meaning in English

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Definition

routine: habit, regular procedures noun
a dance routine a fixed series of movements used in a dance
Don't give me that routine! Say something different, please!
routinely: regularly, systematically, habitually adverb
(a) routine (visit): (a) regular, ordinary, habitual, standard (visit) adjective

Examples

  • "I've brought my boss, Mr. Gidyeon, for his, um, routine medical test."
  • "I personally pledge to oversee all costumes and dance routines in order to ensure their fabulousness."
  • "A routine firing."
  • "That would help us unwind from our difficult and stressful work routines."
  • "The penetration of men's fragrance usage appears to be around 50%, with 51% of men claiming to use premium fragrances as part of their daily grooming routine, while about 32% of men 'cannot be bothered' to use any perfume at all."
Exercise 1
Select the most appropriate synonym from the list below!

A "routine firing" is:
Select the most appropriate synonym from the list below!

A "routine firing" is:
Although "firing" is part of Luna's work which she doesn't enjoy; "an unpleasant task" is not synonymous with "routine firing".
Although "firing" is part of Luna's work; "a part of my job" is not synonymous with "routine firing".
This is the best choice here. The adjective "everyday" shares a similar meaning with "routine", "standard", "habitual" or "ordinary". The noun "firing" refers to the act of "sacking" (UK) someone or "laying them off": telling them that they have lost their job. Luna's telling someone that they have lost their job is a habitual action.
A "short journey" is a little voyage. This does not share a similar meaning with "routine firing".
Exercise 2
Select the most appropriate synonym from the list below!

A "routine firing" is:
Select the most appropriate synonym from the list below!

A "routine firing" is:
Although "firing" is part of Luna's work which she doesn't enjoy; "an unpleasant task" is not synonymous with "routine firing".
Although "firing" is part of Luna's work; "a part of my job" is not synonymous with "routine firing".
This is the best choice here. The adjective "everyday" shares a similar meaning with "routine", "standard", "habitual" or "ordinary". The noun "firing" refers to the act of "sacking" (UK) someone or "laying them off": telling them that they have lost their job. Luna's telling someone that they have lost their job is a habitual action.
A "short journey" is a little voyage. This does not share a similar meaning with "routine firing".

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