Library / English Dictionary

    SUBROUTINE

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     I. (noun) 

    Sense 1

    Meaning:

    A set sequence of steps, part of larger computer programplay

    Synonyms:

    function; procedure; routine; subprogram; subroutine

    Classified under:

    Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents

    Hypernyms ("subroutine" is a kind of...):

    computer software; package; software; software package; software program; software system ((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)

    Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "subroutine"):

    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)

    Holonyms ("subroutine" is a part of...):

    computer program; computer programme; program; programme ((computer science) a sequence of instructions that a computer can interpret and execute)

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