"predefined function" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: predefined functions [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} predefined function (plural predefined functions)
  1. (computing) Any of a set of subroutines that perform standard mathematical functions included in a programming language; either included in a program at compilation time, or called when a program is executed Categories (topical): Computing
    Sense id: en-predefined_function-en-noun-mGSFi--a Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

Inflected forms

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