Subroutine: meaning, definitions and examples

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subroutine

 

[ หˆsสŒb.ruหหŒtiหn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

computer programming

A subroutine is a sequence of program instructions that perform a specific task, packaged as a unit. It is used to break down a program into smaller, more manageable pieces. Subroutines can be called multiple times within a program, allowing for code reusability.

Synonyms

function, method, procedure

Examples of usage

  • Before the main program can run, it calls the subroutine to initialize the required variables.
  • The subroutine for sorting algorithm can be reused in different parts of the program.

Translations

Translations of the word "subroutine" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น subrotina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคชเค•เฅเคฐเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Unterprogramm

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ subrutin

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะดะฟั€ะพะณั€ะฐะผะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ podprogram

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ตใƒ–ใƒซใƒผใƒใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sous-programme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ subrutina

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท alt program

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„œ๋ธŒ๋ฃจํ‹ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑูˆุชูŠู† ูุฑุนูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ podprogram

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ podprogram

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅญ็จ‹ๅบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ podprogram

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ undirlota

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั–ัˆะบั– ะฑะฐา“ะดะฐั€ะปะฐะผะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒ•แƒ”แƒžแƒ แƒแƒ’แƒ แƒแƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ alt proqram

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ subrutina

Etymology

The term 'subroutine' originated in the early days of computing when programmers needed a way to reuse code and simplify program development. It has since become a fundamental concept in computer programming, enabling modular and efficient code design.

See also: routinely.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,125, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.