Hypernym

noun

(computer science) written programs or procedures or rules and associated documentation pertaining to the operation of a computer system and that are stored in read/write memory

Part_meronym

program 7

noun

(computer science) a sequence of instructions that a computer can interpret and execute

subprogram 1

noundomain: communication

Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]

English

Definition

a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program

Synonyms

routine 3
a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program
subroutine 1
a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program
procedure 3
a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program
function 7
a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program

Hyponym

cataloged procedure 1

noun

a set of control statements that have been placed in a library and can be retrieved by name

contingency procedure 1

noun

an alternative to the normal procedure; triggered if an unusual but anticipated situation arises

library routine 1

noun

a debugged routine that is maintained in a program library

random number generator 1

noun

a routine designed to yield a random number

recursive routine 1

noun

a routine that can call itself

Part_holonym

program 7

noun

(computer science) a sequence of instructions that a computer can interpret and execute