subsection
nounUK /ˈsʌbˌsɛkʃən/
US /ˈsʌbˌsɛkʃən/
A subsection is a small part of a bigger part of something.
Please read the first subsection of chapter two before class.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A part of a legal document or law that is inside a larger section.
The new rule is explained in subsection 4(b) of the contract.
3. A smaller group within a larger group or organization.
The youth subsection of the club meets on Fridays.
4. A part of a scientific or technical paper that comes under a main section.
The results are shown in subsection 3.2 of the report.