routine routine /ruːˈtiːn/

adjective

1. () Found in the ordinary course of events  ( quotidian , workaday , unremarkable , everyday , mundane , routine )
   found in the ordinary course of events
    A placid everyday scene
   a placid everyday scene
    It was a routine day
   it was a routine day
    There's nothing quite like a real...train conductor to add color to a quotidian commute
   there's nothing quite like a real...train conductor to add color to a quotidian commute
   

noun

1. () An unvarying or habitual method or procedure  ( modus operandi , routine )
   an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
     She followed a strict exercise routine to stay fit.
   She followed a strict exercise routine to stay fit.
   
2. () A short performance that is part of a longer program  ( bit , turn , routine , act , number )
   a short performance that is part of a longer program
    He did his act three times every evening
   he did his act three times every evening
    She had a catchy little routine
   she had a catchy little routine
    It was one of the best numbers he ever did
   it was one of the best numbers he ever did
   
3. () A set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program  ( function , procedure , subprogram , routine , subroutine )
   a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program