routinized

verb (used with object), rou·tin·ized, rou·tin·iz·ing.

to develop into a regular procedure.

to reduce to a customary procedure: He seems happier now that his life is thoroughly routinized.

Also, especially British, rou·tin·ise.

Origin:
1925–30; routine + -ize

Related forms

rou·tin·i·za·tion, noun

rou·tin·iz·er, noun

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