English > subroutine: 1 sense > noun 1, communication| Meaning | A set sequence of steps, part of larger / larger computer program. |
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| Synonyms | routine, subprogram, procedure, function |
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| Part of | program, programme, computer program, computer programme | (computer science) a sequence / sequence of instructions that a computer can interpret and execute |
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| Narrower | cataloged procedure | A set of control statements that have been placed in a library and can be retrieved by name |
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| contingency procedure | An alternative to the normal procedure |
| library routine | A debugged routine that is maintained in a program library |
| random number generator | A routine designed to yield a random number |
| recursive routine | A routine that can call itself |
| reusable routine | A routine that can be loaded once and executed repeatedly |
| supervisory routine, executive routine | A routine that coordinates the operation of subroutines |
| tracing routine | A routine that provides a chronological record of the execution of a computer program |
| utility routine, service routine | A routine that can be used as needed |
| Broader | software, software program, computer software, software system, software 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 |
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| Spanish | función, procedimiento, subprograma, subrutina |
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| Catalan | subprograma, subrutina |
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