subroutine

a lesser part of a greater programming whole; a fixed sequence of steps within a program. see also routine function

The subroutines were correct; something else was wrong with the program.

by Master Quark March 29, 2005

subroutine

Anything a sub does for a dom on a routine basis without needing to be told.

We're headed for divorce. This is the third time in two years that I've come home and you haven't cleaned the house, cooked dinner and greeted me at the door on all fours. You know it's part of your subroutine.

by Len Bakerloo June 18, 2018