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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

subroutine

/ˈsʌb.rəʊ.tiːn/ noun · British & US
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What does subroutine mean?

noun

A procedure or function within a larger program or routine that can be called and executed independently. A subroutine is a block of code that can be used multiple times in a program.

Example

"The compiler uses a subroutine to optimize the code for different platforms."

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