package vs routine

routine vs package

package and routine both are nouns.

package is not an adjective while routine is an adjective.

package is a verb but routine is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
package	Yes	No	Yes	No
routine	Yes	Yes	No	No

As nouns, routine is a hyponym of package; that is, routine is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than package:

package: (computer science) written programs or procedures or rules and associated documentation pertaining to the operation of a computer system and that are stored in read/write memory
routine: a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program

Other hyponyms of package include add-on, plug-in, alpha software, authoring language, beta software, compatible software, compatible software, CAD, computer-aided design, freeware, groupware, operating system, OS, computer program, computer programme, program, programme, function, procedure, subprogram, subroutine, shareware, shrink-wrapped software, spyware, malware, supervisory software, documentation, software documentation, database management system, DBMS, upgrade.

package (noun)	routine (noun)
a wrapped container	an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
(computer science) written programs or procedures or rules and associated documentation pertaining to the operation of a computer system and that are stored in read/write memory	a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together	a short performance that is part of a longer program

package (adjective)	routine (adjective)
	found in the ordinary course of events

package (verb)	routine (verb)
put into a box

Difference between package and routine

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