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package vs subroutine

subroutine vs package

package and subroutine both are nouns.

package is a verb but subroutine is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
package Yes No Yes No
subroutine Yes No No No
As nouns, subroutine is a hyponym of package; that is, subroutine is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than package:
  • package: (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
  • subroutine: a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program
Other hyponyms of package include add-on, plug-in, alpha software, authoring language, beta software, compatible software, compatible software, CAD, computer-aided design, freeware, groupware, operating system, OS, computer program, computer programme, program, programme, function, procedure, routine, subprogram, shareware, shrink-wrapped software, spyware, malware, supervisory software, documentation, software documentation, database management system, DBMS, upgrade.
package (noun) subroutine (noun)
a wrapped container a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program
(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
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
package (verb) subroutine (verb)
put into a box
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