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Meaning of routinely
The primary meaning of "routinely" is to perform an action as a regular part of a procedure or as a normal and unvarying practice.
Etymology of routinely
The word "routinely" originates from the noun "routine," which came into English from French, derived from the Old French word "routine," meaning "a round" or "a path."
The term has been used in English since the 19th century to describe a regular or customary practice, and the adverb "routinely" has been used to describe actions that are performed as part of such a practice.
Synonyms
frequently
regularly
normally
usually
customarily
habitually
typically
commonly
ordinarily
generally
daily
weekly
monthly
yearly
periodically
repeatedly
consistently
invariably
predictably
reliably
steadily
uniformly
methodically
systematically
mechanically
automatically
consistently
conventionally
traditionally.
Definitions
- According to Oxford Languages, "routinely" is defined as doing something as a normal part of a procedure or as a regular practice.
- It can also imply a lack of excitement or unusualness, suggesting that something is done in a mechanical or unthinking way.
Usage Examples
- The company routinely checks the quality of its products before they are shipped to customers.
- The doctor routinely sees patients in the morning and performs surgeries in the afternoon.
- The IT department routinely updates the software to ensure the system remains secure.
Antonyms
infrequently
rarely
unusually
exceptionally
irregularly
sporadically
occasionally
unpredictably
unexpectedly
irregularly
uncommonly
abnormally
extraordinarily
exceptionally
surprisingly
erratically
inconsistently
unreliably.