routine
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(noun) an unvarying or habitual method of procedure |
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Synonyms: modus operandi |
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Related Words: groove, procedure, process, rat race, rut |
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(satellite adjective) occurring at fixed times or predictable intervals; "made her routine trip to the store" |
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(noun) a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program |
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Synonyms: function, procedure, subprogram, subroutine |
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Related Words: cataloged procedure, contingency procedure, executive routine, library routine, random number generator, recursive routine, reusable routine, service routine, software, software system, supervisory routine, tracing routine, utility routine |
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(noun) a short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program; "he did his act three times every evening"; "she had a catchy little routine"; "it was one of the best numbers he ever did" |
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Synonyms: act, bit, number, turn |
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Related Words: performance, public presentation |
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(satellite adjective) found in the ordinary course of events; "a placid everyday scene"; "it was a routine day"; "there's nothing quite like a real...train conductor to add color to a quotidian commute"- Anita Diamant |
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Synonyms: everyday, mundane, quotidian, unremarkable, workaday |
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