subroutine

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Noun

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sub=rou=tine

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WORDNET DICTIONARY

Noun subroutine has 1 sense

subroutine(n = noun.communication) function, procedure, routine, subprogram - a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program; Array

is a kind of computer software, package, software, software package, software program, software system

is a part of computer program, computer programme, program, programme

has particulars: cataloged procedure, contingency procedure, library routine, random number generator, recursive routine, reusable routine, executive routine, supervisory routine, tracing routine, service routine, utility routine

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OXFORD DICTIONARY

subroutine, n. Computing a routine designed to perform a frequently used operation within a program.

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