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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In this way, −1 becomes the smallest element of the subset of negative numbers.
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Tia Mitchell, AJC.com, 1 May 2026
But with its custom upgrades, Crayola appealed to a very niche subset of buyers.
—Byron Hurd, The Drive, 30 Apr. 2026
CarEdge also offers extended vehicle warranties through Fair Warranty and backed by AUL Corporation, a subset of Protective Asset Protection.
—Danny Smith, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
In this way, −1 becomes the smallest element of the subset of negative numbers.
—Quanta Magazine, 29 Apr. 2026
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“Subset.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/subset. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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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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