Output Routine (Noun)
Meaning
A routine that controls an output device.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- An output routine is used in the program to interface with a high-speed printer, enabling efficient data transfer.
- Each output routine corresponds to a specific type of output device, such as a video display or a dot matrix printer.
- The system developer must write an output routine for the new serial terminal, to ensure seamless communication between the computer and the terminal.
- In some systems, standard output routines are included in the operating system to handle communication with devices such as screens and printers.
- An output routine was implemented in the program to drive a sound card and produce audio output during execution.