subprogram

American

[suhb-proh-gram, -gruhm] / ˈsʌbˌproʊ græm, -grəm /

noun

Computers.

procedure.

subprogram British

/ ˈsʌbˌprəʊɡræm /

noun

computing a part of a program that can be designed and tested independently

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Etymology

Origin of subprogram

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

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Josh and I were drawn most to this subprogram during development.

From Salon

Deviations from this pattern, such as the formation of a neuronal precursor cell in part of the V5 cell lineage, hinted that each subprogram was also controlled by a specific genetic module.

From Nature

You should also check the Processes tab to see if any subprograms might be running related to any such programs.

From Seattle Times

Different patterns happen simultaneously, and the computer shuffles the subprograms so that no one sequence ever repeats.

From New York Times

Then here's a listing of categories for us to develop subprograms around.

From Project Gutenberg

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