routine
Same old thing
A routine is a regular sequence of actions or a fixed program: my morning routine, a comedy routine, a dance routine.
As an adjective, routine means ordinary or standard: routine maintenance, a routine checkup.
What's routine is unremarkable—expected rather than exceptional.
In computing, a routine is a set of instructions that performs a specific task.
Arranged list of events
- plannerAgenda for scheduling
- calendarDate-tracking system
- agendaFormal discussion list
- itineraryPlanned sequence of destinations
program · regimen · structure · framework · organization · slot · sequence · timeline
Repeated work toward mastery
- patternRecurring arrangement or template
- behaviorManner of conducting oneself
- customHabitual group practice
- regularityConsistent, predictable occurrence
tendency · inclination · second-nature · automaticity · conditioning · norm · repetition · consistency
Boring through length
- monotonousUnchangingly dull
- humdrumLacking variety or excitement
- repetitiveMarked by recurrence
- boringFailing to engage interest
dull · predictable · unremarkable · sameness · rote · mechanical · autopilot · grind
Formal event marking occasions
- traditionCustom passed through generations
- observanceKeeping of customs
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
- practiceRepeated work toward mastery
custom · rite · worship · liturgy · sacrament · pilgrimage · mantra · offering
Day's early hours
- commuteRegular work travel
- workoutStructured physical exercise
- showerWater spray for bathing
- brushingSweeping motion with bristles
dressing · coffee · breakfast · lunchtime · dinner · bedtime · jogging · newspaper
Pre-performance practice session
- actDeed or performance
- sketchHasty informal drawing
- skitBrief comic performance
- comedyWork meant to amuse
stand-up · magic · choreography · number · bit · set · opener · encore
Domestic cleaning duties
- cleaningRemoving dirt and mess
- laundryItems needing cleaning
- dishesEating vessels and utensils
- vacuumingRemoving dirt by suction
mopping · dusting · tidying · ironing · sweeping · scrubbing · washing · decluttering
Acrobatic rolling and flipping
- cartwheelLateral body rotation
- handstandInverted balance on palms
- vaultSecure storage chamber
- floorIndoor walking surface
beam · somersault · backflip · dismount · acrobatics · leotard · mat · springboard
timetable
Arranged list of events
itinerary · program · regimen · structure · framework · organization · slot · sequence · timeline · plan
practice
Repeated work toward mastery
- patternRecurring arrangement or template
- behaviorManner of conducting oneself
- customHabitual group practice
regularity · tendency · inclination · second-nature · automaticity · conditioning · norm · repetition · consistency · familiarity
tedious
Boring through length
- monotonousUnchangingly dull
- humdrumLacking variety or excitement
- repetitiveMarked by recurrence
boring · dull · predictable · unremarkable · sameness · rote · mechanical · autopilot · grind · uninspired
ceremony
Formal event marking occasions
- traditionCustom passed through generations
- observanceKeeping of customs
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
practice · custom · rite · worship · liturgy · sacrament · pilgrimage · mantra · offering · blessing
morning
Day's early hours
brushing · dressing · coffee · breakfast · lunchtime · dinner · bedtime · jogging · newspaper · television
rehearsal
Pre-performance practice session
comedy · stand-up · magic · choreography · number · bit · set · opener · encore · patter
housework
Domestic cleaning duties
vacuuming · mopping · dusting · tidying · ironing · sweeping · scrubbing · washing · decluttering · polishing
tumbling
Acrobatic rolling and flipping
floor · beam · somersault · backflip · dismount · acrobatics · leotard · mat · springboard · choreography
- everyday lifeerrands, chores, bills, groceries, meals
- humorjoke, jokes, joking, comedy, comic
- workplacehours, cubicle, desk job, holiday party, desk
- carechild care, elder care, health care, home care, medical care
- baby carebottles, bottle feeding, pacifiers, cribs, baby oil
- skatingskating, ice skating, roller skating, figure skating, inline skating
routineirregular
Deviating from normal patterns
spontaneous · impromptu · unpredictable · sporadic · erratic
routineextraordinary
Beyond what's typical
exceptional · unusual · rare · remarkable · uncommon
routinespontaneous
Arising without external cause
impulsive · impromptu · unplanned · improvisational · spur-of-the-moment
- daily routineRecurring set of activities
- morning routineDaily start-of-day habits
- fitness routineStructured exercise schedule
- dance routinePlanned sequence of movements
- bedtime routinesRegular pre-sleep activities
- skincare routine
routinely, routines, routinize, nonroutine, routinized, routineness, routinizes