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subroutine

[ suhb-roo-teen ]

noun

, Computers.
  1. an instruction sequence in a machine or assembly language program that can be prewritten and referred to as often as needed. Compare procedure ( def 4a ).

subroutine

/ ˈsʌbruːˌtiːn /

noun

  1. a section of a computer program that is stored only once but can be used when required at several different points in the program, thus saving space Also calledprocedure

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Word History and Origins

Origin of subroutine1

First recorded in 1945–50; sub- + routine

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Example Sentences

Similarly the output conversion of binary numbers into decimals is done by subroutine.

After the subroutine has been executed, the accumulator contains the answer.

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