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routinely-checked

|rou-tine-ly-checked|

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/ruːˈtiːnli tʃɛkt/

regular inspection

Etymology
Etymology Information

'routinely-checked' originates from the combination of 'routine' and 'check', where 'routine' comes from French 'routine', meaning 'a regular course', and 'check' from Old French 'eschequier', meaning 'to inspect'.

Historical Evolution

'routine' evolved from the French word 'routine', and 'check' from the Old French 'eschequier', eventually forming the modern English term 'routinely-checked'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'routine' meant 'a regular course', and 'check' meant 'to inspect'. Together, they evolved to mean 'regularly inspected'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

regularly examined or inspected as part of a routine process.

The equipment is routinely-checked to ensure safety.

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Last updated: 2025/06/16 18:05