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subsume definition

sub·sume (səb so̵̅o̅m′, -syo̵̅o̅m′)

transitive verb subsumed -·sumed′, subsuming -·sum′·ing

  1. to include within a larger class, group, order, etc.
  2. to show (an idea, instance, etc.) to be covered by a rule, principle, etc.

Etymology: ModL subsumere < L sub-, under + sumere, to take: see consume

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subsume Usage Examples

Object

  • function: This new role will also subsume the functions previously carried out by Assessors within the Faculty.

Preposition: within

  • NHS: CRAG was subsumed within NHS QIS on 1 January 2003.

Preposition: into

  • culture: She hasn't had time to be subsumed into the culture where the Board agrees with whatever Vint says.

Modifying Another Word

  • largely: These different positions on mitigation were largely subsumed for the remainder of the conference.

Object

  • object: Ideally, the impact of subsumed objects in software development should be assessed for each stakeholder.
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