Subsume (Verb)
Meaning 1
Consider (an instance of something) as part of a general rule or principle.
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Examples
- The new policy will subsume all previous exceptions and apply to every employee.
- Her theory attempts to subsume various forms of energy under a single unified explanation.
- This broad definition of art can subsume many different styles and mediums.
- The manager will subsume the responsibilities of the absent team leader for now.
- The new law will subsume many of the existing regulations and create a more streamlined system.
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Meaning 2
Contain or include; "This new system subsumes the old one".
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.