software package vs routine

routine vs software package

software package and routine both are nouns.

software package is not an adjective while routine is an adjective.

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

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

software 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 software 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.

software package (noun)	routine (noun)
merchandise consisting of a computer program that is offered for sale	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 short performance that is part of a longer program

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

Difference between software package and routine

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