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subset

UK
/ˈsʌb.sɛt/
US
/ˈsʌb.sɛt/

Translations

subsetnoun
subsets
pl
UK
/ˈsʌb.sɛt/
US
/ˈsʌb.sɛt/
The set of even numbers is a subset of the set of integers.
L’ensemble des nombres pairs est un sous-ensemble de l’ensemble des entiers.
Synonyms
subgroup
segment
division
category
portion
section
fraction
component
subsetverb
subsetted
Past Simple
subsetted
Past Participle
subsetting
Gerund
Primarily used in computing, statistics, and data analysis to mean ‘to select or create a subset’.
Additional translations
sous-échantillonnerSurtout en statistique et en traitement de données.
subsetadjective
more subset
Comp.
most subset
Super.
UK
/ˈsʌb.sɛt/
US
/ˈsʌb.sɛt/
Used attributively to modify nouns relating to subsets, especially in mathematical or technical contexts.
sous-ensembleEmploi mathématique.
A subset relation is indicated by the symbol ⊂.
Une relation de sous-ensemble est indiquée par le symbole ⊂.

Definitions

subsetnoun
A set that is contained within another set.
The set of even numbers is a subset of the set of integers.
A group of things or people that is part of a larger group.
The committee is a subset of the larger organization.
subsetverb
To select or form a subset of (a set, data, or collection).
We subset the data to include only adult participants.
subsetadjective
Relating to or designating a subset of a mathematical set or larger group.
A subset relation is indicated by the symbol ⊂.
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