subroutine

subroutine

English

Etymology

    From sub- + routine.

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    Noun

    subroutine (plural subroutines)

    1. (computer science) A section of code, called by the main body of a program, that implements a task.
      Synonyms: function, procedure
      Holonyms: routine, program, app, application
      Coordinate terms: utility, applet, worklet, subprocess, subtask

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    Italian

    Etymology

      Borrowed from English subroutine.

      Noun

      subroutine f (invariable)

      1. (computing) subroutine