Meaning of the word subsumed in English

What does subsumed mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

subsumed

US /səbˈsuːmd/
UK /səbˈsjuːmd/

Verb

include or absorb (something) in something else

Example:
Smaller companies were subsumed into larger corporations.
All these ideas can be subsumed under a single theory.
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