power set

noun

, Mathematics.

1. the collection of all subsets of a given set.

power set

noun

1. maths logic a set the elements of which are all the subsets of a given set

Word History and Origins

Origin of power set¹

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

The program also includes two new works: “Brel,” a male solo of breadth and power set to music by Jacques Brel; and “The Ballet Master” to music by Simeon ten Holt and Vivaldi, in which Don Quixote, Sancho Panza and Dulcinea make an appearance by way of the performers John Selya, Daniel Ulbricht and Cassandra Trenary.

From New York Times

“The only thing happening in our culture more absurd and hilarious than men calling themselves women and then dominating women’s sports is that the ‘speak truth to power’ set on the left not only won’t make fun of it, they won’t even acknowledge it’s a joke,” Mr. Boreing said in a press release.

From Washington Times

Azerbaijan's gains in 2020 left Armenia with few options to help Karabakh to defend itself, and the new balance of power set the stage for fresh peace talks between the two neighbours, punctuated by sporadic outbreaks of cross-border fighting.

From Reuters

In almost half of such occasions, hospitals, especially large ones with market power, set their cash prices lower than their median negotiated prices for insurers.

From Washington Post

Tolkien “The Lord of the Rings” franchise, “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power,” set records for Prime Video viewership, Jassy said in the memo, noting the series has “driven more Prime sign-ups worldwide during its launch window than any other previous content.”

From Los Angeles Times