Set and Subgroup

Set

Set noun - One of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic.
Usage example: the next set of job applicants had far more education and practical experience

Subgroup and set are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Subgroup" instead a noun "Set".

Nearby Words: setup, setting

Subgroup

Subgroup noun - A distinct and often subordinate group within a group.
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Set and subgroup are semantically related. You can use "Set" instead a noun "Subgroup".
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