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RICH-oo-uh-l/ˈrɪtʃuəl/

A ritual is a set of actions in a fixed order, often ceremonial, or a habitual procedure: a daily ritual, a signing ritual. Routine (already in the dictionary) is everyday order; ceremony is more public. A badge log is a file, not theatre.

Meaning

A set of actions done in a fixed order, often ceremonial; also a habitual procedure.

Examples

• “Signing the badge log is a ritual with a file, not theatre.”
• “Routine is already in this course. Ceremony is public. Theatre is performance. A swipe is evidence. Keep the file; skip the drums.”

Good to know

A fixed ceremonial or habitual procedure. Everyday: routine (already in the dictionary). Theatre ≠ a log.

Near in meaning

routine

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