controlroutine
nounUK /kənˈtrəʊl ruːˈtiːn/
US /kənˈtroʊl ruːˈtiːn/
A control routine is a set of steps a computer follows to keep something working the right way.
The robot's control routine helps it walk without falling over.
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2. A repeated set of actions used to keep a machine or process steady and safe.
The pilot checked the control routine before takeoff.
3. A small program that manages how another program or device behaves.
The engineer wrote a control routine to adjust the motor's speed.
4. A regular way of checking and adjusting something so it stays correct.
Her morning control routine includes checking the temperature and pressure.