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subset

/ˈsʌb.sɛt/

subsetnoun

subsets

/ˈsʌb.sɛt/

Translations

sous-ensemble

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

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’.

Translations

Additional translations

sous-échantillonnerSurtout en statistique et en traitement de données.

Definitions

To select or form a subset of (a set, data, or collection).

We subset the data to include only adult participants.

subsetadjective

more subset

Comp.

most subset

Super.

/ˈsʌb.sɛt/

Used attributively to modify nouns relating to subsets, especially in mathematical or technical contexts.

Translations

sous-ensembleEmploi mathématique.

A subset relation is indicated by the symbol ⊂.

Une relation de sous-ensemble est indiquée par le symbole ⊂.

Definitions

Relating to or designating a subset of a mathematical set or larger group.

A subset relation is indicated by the symbol ⊂.