noun · academic
regimen
UK/ˈrɛdʒɪmən/US/ˈrɛdʒəmən/REJ·i·men
a planned program of diet, exercise, or treatment intended to improve health or help recovery
Examples
“After his operation, he followed a strict regimen of physiotherapy and light exercise.”
“Athletes often adapt their training regimen before major competitions.”
“The doctor recommended a new dietary regimen to help control her blood sugar.”
Band 8 sentence
“To return to competition quickly, she implemented a precisely monitored training regimen combining physiotherapy, strength work and controlled nutrition.”
Collocations
- training regimen
- strict regimen
- medical regimen
Word family
Common mistakes
regime→regimen
follow regimen→follow a regimen
regimens (as uncountable)→a regimen / regimens
Say it for a higher band
5schedule→6routine→7+regimen
Synonyms
routine
program
Easily confused
regime
“The repressive regime was toppled after months of protests.”
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