subprocedure

English

Etymology

sub- +‎ procedure

Noun

subprocedure (plural subprocedures)

1. A procedure forming part of a larger procedure.
   • 1973, The Oregon State Bar Bulletin, volume 34, page 7:

     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 […]

2. (computer science) A procedure that can be called by higher-level procedures as part of their operation.

   Synonym: subroutine