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superset

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superset

A group of commands or functions that exceed the capabilities of the original specification. Software or hardware components designed for the original specification will also operate with the superset product. However, components designed for the superset will not work with the original. Contrast with subset.


superset [′sü·pər‚set]
(computer science)
A programming language that contains all the features of a given language and has been expanded or enhanced to include other features as well.
(mathematics)
A set whose elements include all the elements of a given set.


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