Subroutine Common

Origin: Latin prefix sub-

Subroutine has 2 different meanings across 1 category:

Definitions

Noun

a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program

"The developer spent hours debugging the subroutine that calculates payroll taxes before the entire system could launch."

routine subroutine subprogram procedure function

A section of code, called by the main body of a program, that implements a task.

"The developer added a new subroutine to handle user authentication before loading the rest of the application."

See Also

call graph method return value mathematical function program malloc code invoke function evaluation routine

Related Terms

call graph method return value mathematical function program malloc code invoke function evaluation routine remote procedure call exception handler first class object activation record errno module sub pseudocode subroutines underway user defined function handler

Broader Terms (hypernyms)

software

Narrower Terms (hyponyms)

cataloged procedure contingency procedure library routine random number generator recursive routine reusable routine supervisory routine tracing routine utility routine

Rhyming Words

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