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Subset
n.
Pronunciation
/ˈsʌbˌsɛt/
Acronym
Definition
Generic term to describe a group living within another group.
Subsets typically refer to how classes are set up within a hierarchy. A child node or category may also be referred to as a subset of a parent category, though the category or node nomenclature is preferred.
Category
Hierarchy
Related Terms
Subclass, Superclass
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