routinely
/ɹuːˈtiːnli/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
In a routine manner, in a way that has become common or expected.
Adverb
Examples
The risk of going out of business was very real, they had suffered disastrous presidents, routinely lost their best players, and were effectively owned by a bailed-out bank, so Lim was welcomed as their saviour.
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 2
Meaning · English
Done by rote or habit, as part of a routine, without attention or concern.
Adverb
Examples
We routinely test the fire extinguishers but no one ever expects them to fail.
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 “routinely” mean?
In a routine manner, in a way that has become common or expected.
Is “routinely” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.