subset
Pronunciación: [ˈsʌbˌsɛt]
Palabra
Contexto: «mathematics»
(noun) a group of items or elements that are part of a larger group. For example, if you have a big box of toys, a subset could be just the toy cars from that box.
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The set of even numbers is a subset of all whole numbers.
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All animals are not a subset of just pets; there are many animals that live in the wild.
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Can you name a subset of fruits, like just the citrus fruits?
Contexto: «general»
(noun) a smaller group within a larger group. Imagine a class in school; a subset could be the students who like soccer.
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In our survey, the subset of people who like ice cream was very enthusiastic.
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The subset of students who didn't participate in the event was much smaller than expected.
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What subset of your friends enjoys reading books?
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