regimen

Everyday

1. A set plan of diet, exercise, medicine or care that someone follows to stay healthy or get better. tree →
2. (formal) A strict system of rules or routine. tree →

In the lessons

In health lessons and doctors' talk it names a plan like «take this tablet twice a day for a week». In sport it is a training plan. It tells the reader that something is done regularly and carefully. Phrases: «a strict regimen», «a training regimen», «a medicine regimen», «stick to a regimen».

Examples

• The doctor gave Grandad a new medicine regimen. tree →
• The swimmer followed a strict training regimen. tree →
• My skin care regimen is just soap and water. tree →
• The puppy has a feeding regimen of three meals a day. tree →
• It is important to finish the whole antibiotics regimen. tree →
• Her daily regimen includes a walk and stretches. tree →

Note

Formal word. Do not confuse with «regiment» (a group of soldiers) or «regime» (a government or system of rule, often strict). Pronounced «REJ-i-men». Always follow a medicine regimen exactly as the doctor says.