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subprogram

/ˈsʌbˌproʊɡræm/ /ˈsʌbˌproʊɡrəm/

Meanings
noun
A program contained within a larger program

Examples :

"The accounting software uses a subprogram to calculate taxes, which is accessed whenever you finalize an invoice. "
computing technology system structure part

Related Words

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larger adjective

/ˈlɑː.d͡ʒə/ /ˈlɑɹ.d͡ʒɚ/

Of considerable or relatively great size or extent.

"Russia is a large country.   The fruit-fly has large eyes for its body size.   He has a large collection of stamps."

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finalize verb

/ˈfaɪnəlaɪz/

To make final or firm; to finish or complete.

"The team finalized the project proposal before submitting it to the client. "

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software noun

/ˈsɑftˌwɛɹ/ /ˈsɒftˌwɛə/ /ˈsɔftˌwɛɹ/

Encoded computer instructions, usually modifiable (unless stored in some form of unalterable memory such as ROM).

"The new school management software allows teachers to easily track student progress. "

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calculate verb

/ˈkælkjəleɪt/

To determine the value of something or the solution to something by a mathematical process.

"Calculate the square root of 3 to 10 decimal places."

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contained verb

/kənˈteɪnd/

To hold inside.

"The box contained old photographs. "

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accounting verb

/ə.ˈkaʊn.tɪŋ/

To provide explanation.

"The teacher asked the students to account for their absences, explaining the reasons. "

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program noun

/ˈpɹoʊˌɡɹæm/ /ˈpɹəʊɡɹæm/ /ˈpɹoʊɡɹəm/

A set of structured activities.

"Our program for today’s exercise class includes swimming and jogging."

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which pronoun

/wɪt͡ʃ/

(interrogative) What one or ones (of those mentioned or implied).

"By now, you must surely know which is which."

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within adjective

/wɪˈθɪn/ /wɪðˈɪn/

In the context of which the present document or ruling is made.

"the within appeal"

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invoice noun

/ˈɪnˌvɔɪs/

A bill; a commercial document issued by a seller to a buyer indicating the products, quantities and agreed prices for products or services that the seller has already provided the buyer with. An invoice indicates that, unless paid in advance, payment is due by the buyer to the seller, according to the agreed terms.

"The bakery sent an invoice for the 25 cakes we ordered for the school bake sale. "

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whenever adverb

/wəˈnɛvə/ /hwəˈnɛvɚ/

(interrogative) When ever: emphatic form of when.

"Whenever will I find time to finish that jigsaw?"

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taxes noun

/ˈtæksɪz/ /ˈtæksiːz/

Money paid to the government other than for transaction-specific goods and services.

"We all pay taxes to help fund schools, roads, and hospitals. "