subroutine
noun
sub·rou·tine
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Definition of subroutine
: a subordinate routine
specifically
: a sequence of computer instructions for performing a specified task that can be used repeatedly
Examples of subroutine in a Sentence
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The Split-or-Johnson procedure contained a recursive step, in which a certain subroutine split the problem into two smaller pieces and then called itself to run again on the smaller pieces. — Quanta Magazine, "Graph Isomorphism Vanquished — Again," 14 Jan. 2017 For example, there’s a subroutine that smooths the movement of the stick figures so the dancers don’t jerk about too much, and a completely separate neural network dedicated to re-tracing the target’s face to ensure realism. — James Vincent, The Verge, "Deepfakes for dancing: you can now use AI to fake those dance moves you always wanted," 26 Aug. 2018 Each agent is an autonomous subroutine that responds in reasonably human ways to other agents and the evolving disaster by switching among multiple modes of behavior—for example, panic, flight, and efforts to find family members. — M. Mitchell Waldrop, Science | AAAS, "What if a nuke goes off in Washington, D.C.? Simulations of artificial societies help planners cope with the unthinkable," 12 Apr. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'subroutine.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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subroutine
noun
English Language Learners Definition of subroutine
computers
: a set of computer instructions that performs a particular task, that is part of a larger computer program, and that can be used repeatedly
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