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subsume - Dictionary definition and meaning for subsume

SUBSUME

(verb) consider (an instance of something) as part of a general rule or principle
synonyms : colligate
(verb) contain or include
"This new system subsumes the old one"

Mnemonics for subsume

(Tag: ) subsume -- sub + sum + e. Sum -- summing. summing something means adding up and hence to include everything.
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(Tag: ) akin to consume i.e., to take in. sub = something inferior/smaller sume = include i.e., include something into it = encompass.
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(Tag: English) subsume~assume; I was so confident of my debating skills that i assumed that my name will be subsumed(included) in the finalist lists !
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