Code and Routine

noun

• A set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones.
  • synonyms: codification
• A coding system used for transmitting messages requiring brevity or secrecy.
• Computer science. ( the symbolic arrangement of data or instructions in a computer program or the set of such instructions)
  • synonyms: computer code

verb

• Attach a code to.
  • usage: "Code the pieces with numbers so that you can identify them later"
• Convert ordinary language into code.
  • usage: "We should encode the message for security reasons"
  • synonyms: encipher, cipher, cypher, encrypt, inscribe, write in code

• (n.) A body of law, sanctioned by legislation, in which the rules of law to be specifically applied by the courts are set forth in systematic form; a compilation of laws by public authority; a digest.
• (n.) Any system of rules or regulations relating to one subject; as, the medical code, a system of rules for the regulation of the professional conduct of physicians; the naval code, a system of rules for making communications at sea means of signals.

noun

• An unvarying or habitual method or procedure.
  • synonyms: modus operandi
• A short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program.
  • usage: "he did his act three times every evening"; "she had a catchy little routine"; "it was one of the best numbers he ever did"
  • synonyms: act, number, turn, bit
• A set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program.
  • synonyms: subroutine, subprogram, procedure, function

adjective

• Found in the ordinary course of events."a placid everyday scene"; "it was a routine day"; "there's nothing quite like a real... Train conductor to add color to a quotidian commute- Anita Diamant
  • synonyms: everyday, mundane, quotidian, unremarkable, workaday

• (n.) A round of business, amusement or pleasure, daily or frequently pursued; especially, a course of business or offical duties regularly or frequently returning.
• (n.) Any regular course of action or procedure rigidly adhered to by the mere force of habit.