sub·rou·tine

(sŭb′ro͞o-tēn′)

n. Computers

A set of instructions that performs a specific task for a main routine, requiring direction back to the proper place in the main routine on completion of the task.

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subroutine

(ˈsʌbruːˌtiːn)

(Computer Science) a section of a computer program that is stored only once but can be used when required at several different points in the program, thus saving space. Also called: procedure

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sub•rou•tine

(ˈsʌb ruˌtin)

n.

an instruction sequence that a programmer can insert into a computer program as needed.

[1945–50]

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Noun

subroutine - a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program

subprogram, procedure, routine, function

software, software package, software program, software system, computer 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; "the market for software is expected to expand"

computer program, computer programme, programme, program - (computer science) a sequence of instructions that a computer can interpret and execute; "the program required several hundred lines of code"

cataloged procedure - a set of control statements that have been placed in a library and can be retrieved by name

contingency procedure - an alternative to the normal procedure; triggered if an unusual but anticipated situation arises

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

executive routine, supervisory 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

service routine, utility routine - a routine that can be used as needed

Translations

subroutine

[ˌsʌbruːˈtiːn] N → subrutina f

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subroutine

[ˈsʌbruːtiːn] n → sous-programme m

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subroutine

[ˈsʌbruːˌtiːn] n (Comput) → sottoprogramma m

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