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to subsume
01
to include something within a larger category or idea
Transitive: to subsume sth
Example
The theory of relativity subsumes Newtonian mechanics, as it encompasses and extends its principles.
The new policy subsumes various guidelines and regulations to provide a comprehensive framework for decision-making.
02
to include or categorize something as part of a larger principle, rule, or concept
Transitive: to subsume sth
Example
The event was subsumed into the general policy on workplace safety.
The theory subsumes all observed phenomena within a single framework.
