subset

[suhb-set] / ˈsʌbˌsɛt /

NOUN

set that is part of a larger set

Synonyms

STRONGEST

subdivision subgroup subspace

STRONG

batch group member

WEAK

cut division fragment part portion ration section share

Antonyms

STRONGEST

whole

WEAK

everything

Example Sentences

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"Until relatively recently, this subset of igneous rocks were mere curiosities," said Gibson.

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

But just because a certain subset of stocks looks overextended, it doesn’t mean the rally is nearing its end.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

American said that starting the Starlink offering with a subset of its narrow-body fleet, including new deliveries of its A321neo and A321XLR jets, is the quickest way to roll it out to customers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

The market’s appetite for memory chip makers is feverish, but this subset of the semiconductor industry might be looking a bit too hot.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Unless you get the complete list of predictions or a randomly selected subset, the correct predictions mean nothing.

From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos

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