subsetting

noun — 2 senses

subsetting

noun

Etymology From subset + -ing.

1

Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences The production of a subset.

subsetting

noun

Etymology From sub- + setting.

1

A secondary or subsidiary setting, one that makes up part of another setting.

  • Essentially, the interviewer needs to specify environmental settings and subsettings for each of the child's deviant and desirable behaviors.1974, Edwin J. Thomas, Behavior Modification Procedure: A Sourcebook, page 143:

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