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subset

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈsʌbset/

subset means: A set whose members all belong to another set.

noun

PART OF SETB2

A set whose members all belong to another set.

  • This subset contains three numbers.
  • Every member of the subset also belongs to the original set.
  • An empty set is a subset of every set.

How to use it: a subset of something (The even numbers are a subset of the integers.)

Common phrases: subset of something, empty subset, proper subset

SMALLER GROUPC1

A group of people or things that belong to a larger group.

  • We studied a small subset of patients.
  • Only a subset of users received the update.
  • The chart shows a subset of the available data.

How to use it: a subset of something (We interviewed a subset of the employees.)

Similar words: subgroup

Common phrases: subset of people, small subset, subset of data

Questions about subset

What does subset mean?

A set whose members all belong to another set.

What is subset in other languages?

Türkçe: alt küme · Español: subconjunto · Français: sous-ensemble · Deutsch: Teilmenge · Italiano: sottoinsieme · 日本語: 部分集合

How do you pronounce subset?

It is pronounced /ˈsʌbset/.

How do you use subset in a sentence?

This subset contains three numbers. Every member of the subset also belongs to the original set.

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