noun
- plural of subset; groups or collections that are part of a larger set
Usage: mathematics; formal
Examples
- The teacher divided the class into several subsets for group work.
- In mathematics, we studied how subsets relate to larger sets.
- The data was organized into different subsets based on age groups.
- All even numbers form subsets of the integers.
- The survey results were analyzed by creating subsets of responses.
- Scientists identified subsets of the population with similar characteristics.