proc
Short for method
Proc is programmer slang for procedure or process, referring to a block of code that performs a specific task.
In some programming languages, a proc is a callable object similar to a function: I wrote a proc to handle the database cleanup.
On Unix-like systems, /proc is a virtual filesystem exposing process information.
In gaming, proc means to trigger a special effect, usually randomly: My weapon procced a critical hit.
Fiber for stitching
- taskWork to be done
- executionCompleting a planned task
- runtimeProgram execution duration
- kernelSeed or essential core
CPU · daemon · scheduling · multiprocessing · multitasking · concurrency · parallelism · interrupt
Automated software agent
- scriptingWriting executable commands
- workflowSequential task progression
- batchQuantity produced together
- scheduledArranged for specific time
automated · macro · trigger · unattended · orchestration · pipeline · efficiency · hands-free
Purpose or duty
- subroutinePackaged callable code segment
- routineRegular sequence of actions
- callContact by phone
- returnGo back again
parameter · argument · block · module · method · invoke · declaration · definition
Invasive medical procedure
- operationProcess of working
- incisionControlled cut into tissue
- anesthesiaInduced loss of feeling
- sutureMedical wound closure
sterile · surgeon · recovery · biopsy · endoscopy · catheterization · laparoscopic · invasive
thread
Fiber for stitching
kernel · CPU · daemon · scheduling · multiprocessing · multitasking · concurrency · parallelism · interrupt · spawn
bot
Automated software agent
- scriptingWriting executable commands
- workflowSequential task progression
- batchQuantity produced together
scheduled · automated · macro · trigger · unattended · orchestration · pipeline · efficiency · hands-free · systematic
function
Purpose or duty
- subroutinePackaged callable code segment
- routineRegular sequence of actions
- callContact by phone
return · parameter · argument · block · module · method · invoke · declaration · definition · scope
surgery
Invasive medical procedure
- operationProcess of working
- incisionControlled cut into tissue
- anesthesiaInduced loss of feeling
suture · sterile · surgeon · recovery · biopsy · endoscopy · catheterization · laparoscopic · invasive · outpatient
- food processorMotorized chopping appliance
- in the processCurrently being carried out
- funeral processionFormal journey to interment
- processed foodIndustrially manufactured edibles
- processing plantsFacilities transforming raw materials
- word processorsSoftware for writing documents
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