■ noun
1》 a sequence of actions regularly followed; a fixed unvarying programme.
2》 a set sequence in a theatrical or comic performance.
■ adjective
1》 performed as part of a regular procedure: a ~ inspection.
2》 characteristic of ~; without variety.
Derivatives
~ly adverb
routinization or routinisation noun
routinize or routinise verb
Origin
C17: from Fr., from route (see route ).