Subroutine Meaning
/sˈʌbruˌtin/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA section of code, called by the main body of a program, that implements a task.
Sentence Examples
The contents of the four registers are preserved by the called subroutine.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The program's main loop calls a ____ to handle user input efficiently.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The programmer wrote a new ____ to handle the complex calculations required for the physics engine.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *upó Proto-Italic *supo Latin sub Latin sub-der. English sub- English routine English subroutine From sub- + routine.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The program's main loop calls a ____ to handle user input efficiently.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The programmer wrote a new ____ to handle the complex calculations required for the physics engine.