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- noun set theory (symbol:
⊇ ) With respect to anotherset , a set such that each of theelements of the other set is also an element of the set. - noun weightlifting Two or more different physical
exercises performedback-to-back , without a period ofrest between them. The exercises may employ the same muscle group, or opposing muscle groups.
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Which is the superset is a semantic debate that is not worth getting into.
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Note that generating a superset is a private case of this problem, restricting each element to appear either 0 or 1 times in the resulting subset. binary-arithmetic solution for the powerset problem.
Planet Python 2009
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I prefer more specific terms, such as "key strength", which is well-defined as a superset of things including "key length".
Citizendium, the Citizens' Compendium - Recent changes [en] 2008
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Oh, and UP is available as a 4 disc "superset", which includes a second Blu-ray disc of extras (as well as a DVD and digital copy).
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Cisco says FabricPath is a "superset" of TRILL that enhances scale, among other features.
Cisco's TRILL drill: FabricPath beats IETF standard to market 2010
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I assumed that good schools would have no problem with it, because they're teaching a "superset" of knowledge over what the test covers.
truth slips from view in the sea of post modern knowledge Bill Kerr 2007
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Update: After checking with Dell, we've learned that the Aero is indeed still running Android 1.5, though the company is quick to note that it's actually a "superset" with
Engadget Mobile 2010
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Note: since PAGE compression is a 'superset', which also includes ROW compression, it will also enable Unicode compression.
MSDN Blogs Peter Scharlock 2010
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In addition to integrating two or more security functionalities into a single device for capital and operational savings, companies can look for "superset" security offerings that encompass other network functionalities, such as WAN optimization and
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So, for instance, Windows 7 Enterprise edition will be a "superset" of Windows 7
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