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routinely

adv. freq.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ɹuˈtinɫi// UK //ɹuːtˈiːnli// rou·tine·ly

adv. to do something as part of a regular habit or a fixed plan. You use this when something happens often and in the same way.

adv. performed as part of a regular procedure rather than for a special reason. Often indicates a high frequency that has become a standard expectation within a system or lifestyle.


SIMPLE

The nurses routinely check the patients' blood pressure.

CONTEXTUAL

The software routinely backs up your files every hour to prevent any data loss during a crash.

COMPLEX

While the procedure was once considered experimental, surgeons now routinely perform it as a day-case operation with minimal recovery time required for the patient.

Origin

From routine + -ly.

Usage

Typically placed before the main verb or at the end of a clause; less common at the start of a sentence.

Pitfall

He routinely is late.He is routinely late.When used with the verb 'to be', this adverb should follow the verb rather than precede it.

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