routine

1. An unvarying or habitual method or procedure (synset 101028424)
   is a type of: procedure, process - a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
   subtypes:

   • rat race - an exhausting routine that leaves no time for relaxation
   • groove, rut - a settled and monotonous routine that is hard to escape
   same as: modus operandi
2. A short performance that is part of a longer program (synset 106905066)
   "he did his act three times every evening"; "she had a catchy little routine"; "it was one of the best numbers he ever did"
   is a type of: performance, public presentation - a dramatic or musical entertainment
   subtypes: show-stopper, showstopper, stopper - an act so striking or impressive that the show must be delayed until the audience quiets down
   same as: act, bit, number, turn
3. A set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program (synset 106594579)
   is a type of: computer software, package, software, software package, software program, software system - (computer science) written programs or procedures or rules and associated documentation pertaining to the operation of a computer system and that are stored in read/write memory
   subtypes:

   • cataloged procedure - a set of control statements that have been placed in a library and can be retrieved by name
   • contingency procedure - an alternative to the normal procedure; triggered if an unusual but anticipated situation arises
   • library routine - a debugged routine that is maintained in a program library
   • random number generator - a routine designed to yield a random number
   • recursive routine - a routine that can call itself
   • reusable routine - a routine that can be loaded once and executed repeatedly
   • executive routine, supervisory routine - a routine that coordinates the operation of subroutines
   • tracing routine - a routine that provides a chronological record of the execution of a computer program
   • service routine, utility routine - a routine that can be used as needed
   is a part of: computer program, computer programme, program, programme - (computer science) a sequence of instructions that a computer can interpret and execute
   same as: function, procedure, subprogram, subroutine

1. Found in the ordinary course of events (synset 301678797)
   "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"
   similar to: ordinary - not exceptional in any way especially in quality or ability or size or degree
   same as: everyday, mundane, quotidian, unremarkable, workaday

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