routine

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Theater

n. a set of movements or jokes that someone performs for an audience.

n. a scripted or choreographed sequence of actions performed by an entertainer or athlete.

日本語:ねた※

“The comedian practiced his new routine for weeks before the big show.”

“The gymnast executed a flawless floor routine, earning high marks for both technical difficulty and artistic expression.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Computing Technical

n. a set of instructions in a computer program that does a specific job.

n. a sequence of computer instructions, often called a subroutine, designed to perform a specific, frequently used task.

日本語:ルーチン※

“The software uses a special routine to save your work automatically every five minutes.”

“The developer optimized the sorting routine to handle large datasets more efficiently, reducing the overall processing time by thirty percent.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

adj. done as a normal part of a job or process, rather than for a special reason.

adj. performed as part of a regular procedure rather than for a specific or exceptional reason.

“The pilot performed a routine safety check before the plane took off.”

“The surgery was described as a routine procedure, yet the medical team remained vigilant for any unexpected complications during recovery.”