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subsection

American  
[suhb-sek-shuhn, suhb-sek-] / sʌbˈsɛk ʃən, ˈsʌbˌsɛk- /

noun

  1. a part or division of a section.


verb (used with object)

  1. to divide or partition into subsections.

subsection British  
/ sʌbˈsɛkʃən, ˈsʌbˌsɛkʃən /

noun

  1. a section of a section; subdivision

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Etymology

Origin of subsection

First recorded in 1615–25; sub- + section

Example Sentences

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Potential jurors answer a basic set of 42 questions, many with subsections, and then lawyers quiz them directly.

From Seattle Times

The designation is applied to only a small subsection of Americans jailed by foreign countries.

From Seattle Times

Once relegated to small subsections of U.S. book and video rental stores, manga tales and anime are becoming key to retaining and attracting customers on streaming services.

From Los Angeles Times

Reed included the language in a dedicated subsection of the Senate report accompanying the bill, which appropriates the money that funds the activities of the State Department among other priorities.

From Los Angeles Times

Another subsection of the funds will help organizations acquire, build and renovate property.

From Seattle Times