subset

[suhb-set]

noun

1. a set that is a part of a larger set.

2. Mathematics.,  a set consisting of elements of a given set that can be the same as the given set or smaller.

subset

/ ˈsʌbˌsɛt /

noun

1. maths

   1. a set the members of which are all members of some given class: A is a subset of B is usually written A⊆B

   2. A⊂B. one that is strictly contained within a larger class and excludes some of its members

2. a set within a larger set

subset

1. 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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of subset¹

First recorded in 1900–05; sub- + set

Example Sentences

This led me to seek a subset of cases that exclude all conceivable explanations except that consciousness can exist independent of the brain.

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"By integrating patient-specific genetics and immune responses, we can finally begin to explain why certain drugs cause liver injury in only a small subset of individuals."

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Shortly after, Microsoft released a statement, saying, “We’re aware of the views expressed by a small subset of our employees regarding recent events.”

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The target is a subset of long-distance races that begin high in the mountains and pitch participants downhill.

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Veo, Google's AI video generator, is trained on a subset of YouTube videos - though it is not known how many, and whether MrBeast's videos are included in the training data.

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Related Words

• subdivision 
• subgroup 
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