- a mathematical set in which every element in the set is also contained in a larger set or in an equal set: the even numbers are a subset of the whole numbers
- any group that is part of a larger group: a small but vocal subset of the city's dog owners
noun
- An example of subset is a classroom to an entire school.
- An example of subset is {4, 5, 6} from {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9}.
Subset is defined as a portion, particularly in mathematics.
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A set contained within a set.
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A set whose members are all contained in another set. The set of positive integers, for example, is a subset of the set of integers.
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Noun
(plural subsets)
Origin
From sub- +"Ž set
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subset - Computer Definition
A group of commands or functions that do not include all the capabilities of the original specification. Software or hardware components designed for the subset will also work with the original. However, any component designed for the full original specification will not operate with the subset product. Contrast with superset.
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Sentence Examples
- There is a large subset of romantic cards specially dedicated to marriage proposals and wedding imagery complete with wedding scenes, diamond rings, and on-bended-knee poses.
- These policies aren't available from all insurers providing medical coverage for all travelers, but a subset of carriers have specialists in this area.
- In other words, a technical writer takes technical terminology and writing and puts it in terms that a specific subset of people can understand.
- A small subset of patients are partly or totally disabled by the effects of the disorder, but most can have active and fulfilling lives.
- Each clinical scale uses a set or subset of MMPI-A questions to evaluate a specific personality trait.
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