predefined function

noun

Any of a set of subroutines that perform standard mathematical functions included in a programming language; either included in a program at compilation time, or called when a program is executed

Meanings

nounpredefined function (plural predefined functions)

plural predefined functions

  1. computingAny of a set of subroutines that perform standard mathematical functions included in a programming language; either included in a program at compilation time, or called when a program is executed
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