subset
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| —n | |
| 1. | maths |
| a. a set the members of which are all members of some given class: A is a subset of B is usually written A⊆B | |
| b. proper subset A⊂B one that is strictly contained within a larger class and excludes some of its members | |
| 2. | a set within a larger set |
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Subset
is always a great word to know.
So is infinity. Does it mean:
| the assumed limit of a sequence or series that increases without bound; infinite distance |
| one of several highly systematic methods of treating problems by a special system of algebraic notations, such as differential or integral calculus |
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| subset (sŭb'sět') Pronunciation Key
A set whose members are all contained in another set. The set of positive integers, for example, is a subset of the set of integers. |
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Example sentences
However, laying that groundwork will take more than text mining, and certainly more than the subset of textual materials on offer.
In other words, numerate graduates are useful right away and can compete for a larger subset of jobs than their peers.
These tests are limited to detecting a small subset of the universe of pathogenic agents.
Living four-legged creatures rest and sleep in various postures, but only birds and a subset of mammals rest on folded limbs.
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