Superset vs. Subset
Difference Between Superset and Subset
Supersetnoun
(set theory) (symbol: ⊇) With respect to another set, a set such that each of the elements of the other set is also an element of the set.
The set of human beings is a superset of the set of human children.The set of characters "LBPG" is a superset of the set of characters "PG".Subsetnoun
A set A such that every element of A is also an element of S.
The set of integers is a subset of the set of real numbers.The set is a both a subset and a proper subset of while the set is a subset of but not a proper subset of .Supersetnoun
(weightlifting) Two or more different physical exercises performed back to back, without a period of rest between them. The exercises may employ the same muscle group, or opposing muscle groups.
Subsetnoun
A group of things or people, all of which are in a specified larger group.
We asked a subset of the population of the town for their opinion.Supersetverb
To perform (different physical exercises) back to back, without a period of rest between them.
Subsetverb
(transitive) To take a subset of.
Subsetverb
To extract only the portions of (a font) that are needed to display a particular document.
Subsetnoun
a set whose members are members of another set; a set contained within another set
