English · Word Candidate

routine

/ɹuːˈtiːn/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: routines

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A course of action to be followed regularly; a standard procedure.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một khóa hành động được thực hiện thường xuyên; một thủ tục tiêu chuẩn

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A set of normal procedures, often performed mechanically.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một tập hợp các thủ tục bình thường, thường được thực hiện một cách机械

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Noun

Examples

Connie was completely robotic and emotionless by age 12; her entire life had become one big routine.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

According to established procedure.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Theo thủ tục đã được thiết lập

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Adjective

Examples

"Morning, inspector," affably remarked the cripple—he had not failed to observe the badge—"rather early for your job, eh? Nothing wrong with our supply up here, I hope, eh?" "Nothing at all, sir," said the inspector. "Just an ordinary routine round. We do them regularly."

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Regular; habitual.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Thường xuyên; thói quen

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Adjective

Examples

Pepper's forgiven me in the quiet, hurt way women sometimes forgive. She doesn't cry. She doesn't smile either. She's being routine.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “routine” mean?

A course of action to be followed regularly; a standard procedure.

Is “routine” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.