ru:ˈti:n n.,
adj., & v. --n. 1 a
regular course or
procedure, an
unvarying performance of
certain acts. 2 a set
sequence in a performance,
esp. a
dance,
comedy act, etc. 3 Computing a sequence of instructions
for performing a
task. --adj. 1 performed as
part of a routine (routine duties). 2 of a
customary or
standard kind. --v.tr.
organize according to a routine. øøroutinely adv. [F (as ROUTE)]