routineproblem

noun

UK /ruːˈtiːn ˈprɒbləm/

US /ruːˈtiːn ˈprɑːbləm/

A routine problem is a small problem that happens again and again.

Waking up late is a routine problem for him every school day.

SYNONYMS

recurring issue everyday problem common trouble usual difficulty

RELATED WORDS

habit schedule pattern chore repetition

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A problem that is solved by following a set of steps you already know.

The math test had only routine problems, so she finished early.

3. A boring or ordinary difficulty that is not surprising.

Traffic on the way to work is just a routine problem.

4. A repeated trouble in a machine or system that comes back after being fixed.

The printer's paper jam is a routine problem in our office.