subsetting

English

Etymology 1

From subset +‎ -ing.

Verb

subsetting

1. present participle and gerund of subset

Noun

subsetting (uncountable)

1. (mathematics, computing) The production of a subset.

Etymology 2

From sub- +‎ setting.

Noun

subsetting (plural subsettings)

1. A secondary or subsidiary setting, one that makes up part of another setting.
   • 1974, Edwin J. Thomas, Behavior Modification Procedure: A Sourcebook, page 143:

     Essentially, the interviewer needs to specify environmental settings and subsettings for each of the child's deviant and desirable behaviors.