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Subroutine

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

📖 Definitions of "Subroutine"

noun

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

🔄 Synonyms of "Subroutine"

4 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
procedurenoun	A particular method for performing a task.
functionnoun	What something does or is used for.
routinenoun	A course of action to be followed regularly; a standard procedure.
subprogramnoun	(computing) A program contained within a larger program

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Subroutine"

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Word	Definition
subprogramnoun	(computing) A program contained within a larger program
procedurenoun	A particular method for performing a task.
functionnoun	What something does or is used for.
routinenoun	A course of action to be followed regularly; a standard procedure.
methodnoun	(countable) A process by which a task is completed; a way of doing something (followed by the adposition of, to or for before the purpose of the process).
macronoun	Very large in scope or scale.
handlernoun	(literally) One who handles something (especially manually) or someone.
tasknoun	A piece of work done as part of one’s duties.
workernoun	One who works: a person who performs labor for a living; traditionally, especially, manual labor.
operationnoun	(uncountable) The act or process of operating (verb): agency; the exertion of power, physical, mechanical, or moral.
callablenoun	(programming) That can be called.
lambdanoun	(physics, mathematics) Unit representation of wavelength.
procnoun	(video games) A special and possibly random event, typically activated by clicking on an object.
helpernoun	One who helps; an aide; assistant; auxiliary.
utilitynoun	The state or condition of being useful; usefulness.
modulenoun	A self-contained component of a system, often interchangeable, which has a well-defined interface to the other components.
servicenoun	An act of being of assistance to someone.
subsubroutinenoun	(computing, rare) A subroutine called from another subroutine.
subprocedurenoun	A procedure forming part of a larger procedure.
bodynoun	Physical frame.