subprocedure

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noun

A procedure forming part of a larger procedure.

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subroutine
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Meanings

nounsubprocedure (plural subprocedures)

plural subprocedures

  1. A procedure forming part of a larger procedure.

    It would consist of a schedule of the common types of legal services (divided into subtypes or subprocedures) with a unit rather than dollar amount specified for each. Each unit might be the rough equivalent of one hour of an attorney's time […]

    1973, The Oregon State Bar Bulletin, volume 34, page 7
  2. computerA procedure that can be called by higher-level procedures as part of their operation.

    Synonyms: subroutine

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA procedure that can be called by higher-level procedures as part of their operation.

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subroutine

Origin

From sub- + procedure.

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APA

subprocedure. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/subprocedure

MLA

“subprocedure.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/subprocedure. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “subprocedure,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/subprocedure.

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