subprocess

/sʌbˈprɑsɛs/
noun
  1. A smaller process that is part of a larger process, especially in computing, manufacturing, or workflow.
    • In the factory, the packaging subprocess runs automatically after the assembly subprocess.
    • Each subprocess in the hiring workflow must be completed before the next one starts.
    • The computer program uses a subprocess to check for updates in the background.
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