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routine

8 3.8

A set of computer instructions that does one task

noun
/ruːˈtiːn/

Specialized

: rutina

The core of the conversion routine is the transformation of the internal representation.
software routines
routine call
routines that perform

So it had it it it had Co routines which are almost threads.

Examples

The DBMS is assumed to include optimization routines for the choice of the best seek strategy.

Academic text (1992)
A computer reported the status of the automated routine that controlled much of the launch sequence.

Fiction book (1999)
At present, these routines factor a 1 by 1 matrix or an m by 1 matrix.

Academic text (1997)
On previous RS/6000 systems, a library routine call provided the square-root function.

Academic text (1994)
What portion of the turn-on/start-up routines must be followed each time the device is used?

Academic text (1990)
To support the notion of "g," Spearman developed a statistical routine called factor analysis.

Academic text (1990)
The system will restart itself in 10 minutes, the first routine that runs on restart, is a clean sweep.

Cube Zero (2004)
They'd been exercising, learning their space routines and all the emergency rules they might need to know.

Fiction book (2000)
FracMan also includes a set of routines for analyzing field data to produce the model inputs.

Academic text (1997)
The automated routine executed its instructions flawlessly during the software update.

Synonyms

function

vsroutine

Specialized

310 4.9

A rule in math or computing that gives one output for each input

is the general term for a programmed sequence performing a specific task

subroutine

vsroutine

Specialized

23 6.5

A set of program steps that does one job and can be used again

is the broader name for any programmed block that does a task

macro

vsroutine

Specialized

11 6.8

A command that automatically runs a set of actions in a program

is the general programmed task expression, not specifically an expansion tool

procedure

vsroutine

Specialized

4 4.1

A part of a computer program that does a specific task

is the more general label for a programmed sequence performing a task

coroutine

vsroutine

Specialized

2 8.2

A program part that can pause and start again so tasks run without stopping each other

is the general programmed task idea, not characterized by pausing and resuming

proc

vsroutine

Specialized

1 8.8

A piece of computer code that does one task when called

is the general concept name for any such callable code block

subprogram

vsroutine

Specialized

1 7.2

A set of steps in a program that does a single task

is the general term for such a programmed task within a larger program

library routine

vsroutine

Specialized

1 4.9

A small part of a program that many programs use for tasks like sorting

is the general programmed task that may or may not be stored centrally

utility routine

vsroutine

Specialized

1 4.9

A small program that does a common task other programs can use

is the broader programmed task grouping that may be more specific

output routine

vsroutine

Specialized

1 5.8

Part of a program that sends data to a device like a printer or screen

is the general programmed task label, not limited to output control

service routine

vsroutine

Specialized

5.5

Part of a program that does a small helper task when needed

is the broader programmed task category that includes such supporting parts

reusable routine

vsroutine

Specialized

4.4

A small program you load once and use many times without changing it

is the general programmed task, not specifically about reuse or loading

cataloged procedure

vsroutine

Specialized

7.5

A saved set of commands in a library that a program can run by name

is the general programmed task concept, not focused on storage or retrieval

input routine

vsroutine

Specialized

5.3

Part of a computer program that reads data from a keyboard or file and keeps it inside

is the general programmed task term, not specific to data input

tracing routine

vsroutine

Specialized

6.8

A part of a computer program that records the order of steps when it runs to help find bugs

is the general programmed task idea, not specifically for recording execution

recursive routine

vsroutine

Specialized

7.9

A piece of code that calls itself to solve a problem

is the general programmed task type, not defined by self-calling behavior

supervisory routine

vsroutine

Specialized

6.7

A program part that controls other small programs in a computer

is the general programmed task category that does not imply management

executive routine

vsroutine

Specialized

8.1

A program that decides which smaller programs run and when

is the general programmed task notion, not specifically a coordinator

Compounds

daily routine

24 1.0

A usual order of things a person does every day

workout routine

4 2.8

A planned set of exercises you do regularly to get fitter and healthier

mundane routine

1 2.3

A daily pattern of plain unexciting activities like work and chores

warm-up routine

1 3.2

A set of light exercises done before hard exercise to prepare the body

non-routine

1 4.8

Different from the usual way of doing things

mechanical routine

1 4.0

A set of actions done regularly without thinking

library routine

Specialized

1 4.9

A small part of a program that many programs use for tasks like sorting

utility routine

Specialized

1 4.9

A small program that does a common task other programs can use

output routine

Specialized

1 5.8

Part of a program that sends data to a device like a printer or screen

destressification routine

Neologism

7.9

A set of personal activities you do to reduce stress and relax

dump routine

Specialized

7.9

A program that saves data from memory to a file or disk

executive routine

Specialized

8.1

A program that decides which smaller programs run and when

input routine

Specialized

5.3

Part of a computer program that reads data from a keyboard or file and keeps it inside

recursive routine

Specialized

7.9

A piece of code that calls itself to solve a problem

reusable routine

Specialized

4.4

A small program you load once and use many times without changing it

service routine

Specialized

5.5

Part of a program that does a small helper task when needed

service routine

Specialized

3.9

A regular set of checks and repairs to keep machines working

supervisory routine

Specialized

6.7

A program part that controls other small programs in a computer

tracing routine

Specialized

6.8

A part of a computer program that records the order of steps when it runs to help find bugs

wap routine

NSFW

9.9

A planned dance with hip shaking and dramatic body moves from the song WAP

How Complex

module

100 3.7

function

Specialized

310 4.9

routine

Specialized

8 3.8

snippet

39 4.8

Surface Forms

routine singular

routines plural

Etymology

Routine comes from French route, which means 'road' or 'path'. In programming a routine is like a small 'road' of instructions the computer follows to do a job, so the origin explains the idea of a fixed sequence.