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subroutine
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Meaning
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A sequence of instructions within a larger computer program that performs a specific task and can be called upon multiple times, helping to organize code and reduce repetition.
Example Sentence
The programmer wrote a useful subroutine to calculate the square root of a number, which could be reused throughout the main program.
Usage Note
The term "subroutine" is commonly used in computer programming to refer to a block of code designed to perform a specific task. It helps organize code, reduce repetition, and make programs more modular and easier to debug. For instance, a complex application might have a "save_data" subroutine that handles all aspects of storing information to a file or database.
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