routinely

Everyday

1. As a normal, regular part of what happens; usually. tree →
2. Often, as a habit, without special reason. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life, doctors routinely check children's height, and teachers routinely take the register. In the news, "routinely" means something happens all the time, sometimes something bad that should not ("cyclists are routinely ignored"). Phrases: routinely checked, routinely used.

Examples

• The nurse routinely checks our height and weight. tree →
• Planes are routinely inspected before flights. tree →
• Our teacher routinely takes the register at nine. tree →
• He routinely forgets his PE kit. tree →
• Seat belts are now routinely worn by everyone. tree →
• Scientists routinely repeat their experiments. tree →

Note

Adverb from "routine" (a regular way of doing things). Spelling: routine + ly. Pronounced "roo-TEEN-lee".