Definition of Subset

a smaller batch of something that is a part of a bigger batch

Examples of Subset in a sentence

Analyzing the subset of Catholic people in Ireland’s population reveals that this religious denomination has escalated over the years.  🔊

Each subset of data for a specific country was entered into the computer so that economic trends could be detected.  🔊

After conducting the vocabulary study, there was a significant change in the subset of the younger age group when it came to learning new three-lettered words.  🔊

The math teacher displayed on the board a subset of numbers from the long list asking the students to determine the pattern between the numbers.  🔊

While determining which subset of Biology textbooks were needed for the introductory course, Kevin decided to ask an employee of the bookstore.  🔊

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