subsection
noun
sub·sec·tion
ˈsəb-ˌsek-shən 
1
: a subdivision or a subordinate division of a section
2
: a subordinate part or branch
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This effectively raises the cost to get Univision, while also limiting its access to a subsection of subscribers.
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Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
There’s definitely a subsection of the fandom (jokingly championed by comedian Meredith Lynch) that believes Belly loves neither Fisher brother, but rather wants the house.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2025
The event brought together executive committee members from IEEE sections and subsections across Pakistan to explore the formation of a national IEEE council to unify efforts with global IEEE practices.
—IEEE Spectrum, 31 July 2025
Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored as specified under paragraph (1) of this subsection and shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying or shall be stored covered or inverted.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 July 2025
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Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
There’s definitely a subsection of the fandom (jokingly championed by comedian Meredith Lynch) that believes Belly loves neither Fisher brother, but rather wants the house.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2025
The event brought together executive committee members from IEEE sections and subsections across Pakistan to explore the formation of a national IEEE council to unify efforts with global IEEE practices.
—IEEE Spectrum, 31 July 2025
Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored as specified under paragraph (1) of this subsection and shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying or shall be stored covered or inverted.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 July 2025
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“Subsection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/subsection. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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