subroutine

CEFRB2

/sˈʌbruˌtin/

noun

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A small part of a computer program that performs a specific task.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

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

Examples

  • The contents of the four registers are preserved by the called subroutine.

  • Holonyms: routine, program, app, application

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1
Synonyms
2

Synonyms

Quick test

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Question 1 · Quick check

The program's main loop calls a blank to handle user input efficiently.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

noun

From sub- + routine.