subgroup

/ˈsʌbɡruːp/

Definitions

1. noun

A subset of a group, especially a smaller group within a larger organization or community

“The project team is divided into several subgroups, each focusing on a different aspect of the development process.”

2. verb

To group or categorize something as a subset of a larger group

“The researcher subgrouped the data to analyze the trends in different regions.”

Synonyms

  • fraction
  • segment
  • subset

Antonyms

  • main group
  • whole group