What word describes an abstract process that is encountered frequently? For example, every time I get into a car, I start it by turning the key. The car and the key might be different in every single scenario, but the process is still 'get into car, turn key'. I was thinking idiom, but that doesn't really seem to fit.
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closed as not a real question by Jasper Loy, Shyam, kiamlaluno, TimLymington, Mahnax Aug 26 '12 at 4:15
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The word routine comes to mind. |
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It looks like you are looking for the word procedure. |
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A habit is defined as "a recurrent, often unconscious pattern of behavior that is acquired through frequent repetition." |
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