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to subsume
01
to include something within a larger category or idea
Transitive: to subsume sth
02
to include or categorize something as part of a larger principle, rule, or concept
Transitive: to subsume sth
subsume
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Example
In psychology, behaviorism subsumes various theories that focus on observable behaviors and their determinants.
The new policy subsumes various guidelines and regulations to provide a comprehensive framework for decision-making.
The theory of relativity subsumes Newtonian mechanics, as it encompasses and extends its principles.
The law subsumes various minor regulations into one unified code.
The event was subsumed into the general policy on workplace safety.
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