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subroutines

/səbˈruːtɪnz/ noun · British & US
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What does subroutines mean?

noun

A subroutine is a self-contained block of code that performs a specific task and can be called multiple times from different parts of a program. Subroutines are often used to simplify code and improve its modularity.

Example

"The program uses subroutines to handle user input and display the results on the screen."

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