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subset

Subset (noun) means a set A such that every element of A is also an element of S.

noun
1
A set A such that every element of A is also an element of S.
2
A group of things or people, all of which are in a specified larger group.
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What is the meaning of subset?

"subset" (noun) means a set A such that every element of A is also an element of S.

What are the different meanings of subset?

"subset" has 2 main meanings: 1. A set A such that every element of A is also an element of S; 2. A group of things or people, all of which are in a specified larger group.

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