Subroutine — Definition & Meaning

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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Words that share this root

sub routine program function

What's another word for subroutine?

routine procedure function module subprogram block

What's the opposite of subroutine?

main program

Rhymes with subroutine

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