- Subset is defined as a portion, particularly in mathematics.
- 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 definition by Webster's New World
noun
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
subset definition by American Heritage Dictionary
noun
A set contained within a set.
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.
subset - Science Definition
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.
