supervisory routine
- noun
- Specialized
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rutina de supervisión
- Whenever a subroutine completes, the supervisory routine determines which one runs next.
Examples
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The supervisory routine handles all task scheduling in the operating system.
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Because of a flaw in the supervisory routine, some processes were not coordinated properly.
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The supervisory routine ensures all tasks are completed efficiently.
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Are you familiar with the supervisory routines in this software?
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The supervisory routine ensures that every task is executed in the correct order during program execution.
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In complex applications, the supervisory routine coordinates multiple subroutines to optimize performance.
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Every time a process starts, the supervisory routine is called to manage system operations effectively.
Synonyms
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4.8
A program that controls other programs and manages computer resources
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5.6
A program that controls other programs and how they run
A program that decides which smaller programs run and when
How Controlling
- Specialized
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4.4
- Specialized
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3.8
- Specialized
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3.9
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'a routine that manages or coordinates other subroutines' is directly and compositionally derived from 'supervisory' (pertaining to overseeing) modifying 'routine' (a set of program instructions). This modifier+head pattern is transparent and cross-linguistically common, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents can infer the MWE's meaning even if the context is technical.
Etymology
The term supervisory routine pictures a manager and a list of regular steps: supervisory is like a boss who watches the workers, and routine is a set of repeated actions. So a supervisory routine is a small program that 'manages' or 'coordinates' other small programs.