programmed random occurrence

noun

A proc.

Meanings

nounprogrammed random occurrence (plural programmed random occurrences)

plural programmed random occurrences

  1. video gamesA proc.

Origin

A backronym of proc, which actually originates from procedure (in the computer programming sense).

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