recursive routine

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Noun recursive routine has 1 sense

recursive routine - a routine that can call itself
--₁ is a kind of routine, subroutine, subprogram, procedure, function

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Recursive routine refers to a function or set of instructions in programming that calls itself repeatedly until a specific condition is met. This process allows for efficient handling of complex tasks by breaking them down into smaller, manageable parts.

- Noun: In computer programming, a recursive routine is often utilized to solve complex mathematical problems efficiently. (Sample sentence)

- Adjective: The use of a recursive routine algorithm greatly improved the efficiency of the sorting process. (Sample sentence)