subset
nounUK /ˈsʌb.sɛt/
US /ˈsʌb.sɛt/
A subset is a small group that is part of a bigger group.
The red marbles are a subset of all the marbles in the jar.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. In mathematics, a set in which every element is also an element of a larger set.
The even numbers are a subset of the whole numbers.
3. A smaller category of products or services within a broader market.
Electric cars are a growing subset of the vehicle market.
4. A group of people within a larger group who share a special feature.
Fans of jazz are a small subset of the concert audience.