1. a collection that forms part of a larger collection
Usage: mathematics; formal

Examples

• The museum’s subcollection of ancient pottery is housed in a separate wing.
• She organized her books into subcollections by genre and author.
• The library’s rare manuscript subcollection requires special permission to access.
• Each subcollection in the database can be searched independently.
• The art gallery’s modern painting subcollection attracts many visitors.
• Researchers can request access to specific subcollections within the archive.