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Noun: subroutine  'súb-roo,teen
  1. A set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program
    - routine, subprogram, procedure, function

Derived forms: subroutines

Type of: computer software, package, software, software package, software program, software system

Part of: computer program, computer programme [Brit], program, programme [Brit, Cdn]

Encyclopedia: Subroutine