an unvarying or habitual method or procedure

[ Syn: modus operandi ]

a short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program; he did his act three times every evening; she had a catchy little routine; it was one of the best numbers he ever did

[ Syn: act , number , turn , bit ]

a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program

[ Syn: subroutine , subprogram , procedure , function ]

found in the ordinary course of events; a placid everyday scene; it was a routine day; theres nothing quite like a real...train conductor to add color to a quotidian commute- Anita Diamant

[ Syn: everyday , mundane , quotidian , unremarkable , workaday ]