Definitions

1. noun

A class within a larger class, especially in a system of classification, with characteristics that are common to it and the larger class, but also with some characteristics that distinguish it from the larger class.

“The taxonomy system has several subclasses of mammals, including primates and carnivores.”

2. verb

To categorize or place something in a subclass or a lower category within a system of classification.

“The researchers subclassed the data to analyze the trends in different regions.”

3. verb (transitive)

To derive or obtain something from a subclass or a lower category within a system of classification.

“The algorithm subclasses the features of the images to improve the accuracy of the model.”