subroutine

[ suhb-roo-teen ]

noun

, Computers.

1. an instruction sequence in a machine or assembly language program that can be prewritten and referred to as often as needed. Compare procedure ( def 4a ).

subroutine

/ ˈsʌbruːˌtiːn /

noun

1. a section of a computer program that is stored only once but can be used when required at several different points in the program, thus saving space Also calledprocedure

Word History and Origins

Origin of subroutine¹

First recorded in 1945–50; sub- + routine

Example Sentences

Similarly the output conversion of binary numbers into decimals is done by subroutine.

From Project Gutenberg

After the subroutine has been executed, the accumulator contains the answer.

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