subset

[ˈsʌbset]

subset Definition

  • 1a part of a larger group of related things
  • 2a set that is part of a larger set

Using subset: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "subset" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The first subset of the data includes only the most recent entries.

  • Example

    The set of prime numbers is a subset of the set of integers.

  • Example

    The committee is a subset of the larger organization.

subset Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for subset

Phrases with subset

  • a subset that contains some but not all of the elements of another set

    Example

    The set of even numbers is a proper subset of the set of integers.

  • the set of all subsets of a given set

    Example

    The power set of {1,2,3} is {{}, {1}, {2}, {3}, {1,2}, {1,3}, {2,3}, {1,2,3}}.

  • the set that contains all possible elements

    Example

    In a given context, the universal set might be all integers, all real numbers, or some other set.

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Summary: subset in Brief

A 'subset' [ˈsʌbset] refers to a part of a larger group of related things or a set that is part of a larger set. It can be used in mathematical contexts like 'The set of prime numbers is a subset of the set of integers,' or in more general contexts like 'The committee is a subset of the larger organization.' 'Subset' also has specialized terms like 'proper subset,' which contains some but not all of the elements of another set.

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