Examples of subset in a Sentence
The set {1,2,3} is a subset of the set {1,2,3,4,5}.
Only a small subset of the patients in the study experienced these side effects.
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Walking pneumonia describes a milder subset of the condition caused by the bacterium Mycoplasma pneumoniae.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
In contrast, the smaller subset of highly engaged VIP collectors from Basel tends to prioritize in-person interactions.
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Because of its title, more than the premise or the actual content, Young Sheldon was an easy series to make fun of, particularly among the subset of punchline writers who watched none of its 141 episodes.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Oct. 2024
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PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
Walking pneumonia describes a milder subset of the condition caused by the bacterium Mycoplasma pneumoniae.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
In contrast, the smaller subset of highly engaged VIP collectors from Basel tends to prioritize in-person interactions.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 25 Oct. 2024
Because of its title, more than the premise or the actual content, Young Sheldon was an easy series to make fun of, particularly among the subset of punchline writers who watched none of its 141 episodes.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Oct. 2024
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“Subset.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/subset. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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subset
noun
sub·set
ˈsəb-ˌset 
: a mathematical set that is a part of another mathematical set
the set of even numbers is a subset of the set of all numbers
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