routine maintenance — Regular scheduled upkeep and care of equipment, systems, or facilities to prevent breakdowns and ensure proper functioning
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: Regular scheduled upkeep and care of equipment, systems, or facilities to prevent breakdowns and ensure proper functioning
Pronunciation (IPA): /ruːˈtiːn ˈmeɪntənəns/
Example Sentences
- The company's servers crashed because they skipped routine maintenance to save money.
- Our car runs smoothly thanks to regular routine maintenance every 6 months.
- The airplane's routine maintenance discovered a loose screw that could have caused serious problems.
routine maintenance
NOUN[/ruːˈtiːn ˈmeɪntənəns/]
Regular scheduled upkeep and care of equipment, systems, or facilities to prevent breakdowns and ensure proper functioning
a friendly mechanic in coveralls carefully checks the oil level of a car using a dipstick while consulting a maintenance checklist on a clipboard. The mechanic methodically inspects various parts of the engine following the scheduled service routine. This regular inspection prevents potential problems before they become serious breakdowns. The systematic approach ensures the vehicle will continue running smoothly for months to come. Another technician nearby rotates tires while a service advisor organizes maintenance records at a desk. regular scheduled upkeep and care of equipment to prevent breakdowns and ensure proper functioning
Keep the machine clean through routine maintenance!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Routine derives from French 'route' (road, path), originally meaning a fixed or prescribed path, then evolving to denote a regular, customary procedure. Maintenance originates from Latin 'manu tenere' (to hold by hand), which developed through Old French 'maintenance' to mean the act of preserving or keeping something in working condition.
Breakdown
routine: from French 'route' (path) + -ine (suffix forming nouns of practice or procedure); maintenance: from Latin 'manu' (hand) + 'tenere' (to hold) + -ance (suffix forming abstract nouns), literally 'holding by hand' or upkeep.
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“The company's servers crashed because they skipped routine maintenance to save money.”
“Our car runs smoothly thanks to regular routine maintenance every 6 months.”
“The airplane's routine maintenance discovered a loose screw that could have caused serious problems.”
“My husband thinks routine maintenance means waiting until something breaks completely.”
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