subordinate unit

collocation in English

meaningsofsubordinateandunit

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subordinate
adjective
uk
/səˈbɔː.dɪ.nət/
us
/səˈbɔːr.dən.ət/
having a lower or less ...
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unit
noun
uk
/ˈjuː.nɪt/
us
/ˈjuː.nɪt/
a single thing or a separate part of ...
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(Definition ofsubordinateandunitfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Thesubordinateunitis called the "dependent", and the superordinate unit the "head".
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Another method used is where asubordinateunitinitiates an update of data upon a predetermined change in analog of digital data.
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Throughout the 1950s, the division would continue its conversion to a training formation, changing itssubordinateunitmakeup from regiments to brigades and support groups.
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The 156th was assigned as asubordinateunitto the new group.
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Specifically, a crucial veto point is that decisions of the super decision unit require the consent of the subordinate units.
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He defined them as a separate group of nomads, carefully classifying them into their subordinate units.
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It consists mainly of breccias with subordinate units of sandstones and mudstones.
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Wraith (1972) defines deconcentration as an administrative reform, in which subordinate units within the centralised government hierarchy are strengthened.
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He commanded the first original wing, which is now one of the subordinate units in this great fighting force.
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I should like to see some of the subordinate units, research centres and so on, distributed better.
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At the same time, there must be no loss of initiative and responsibility in subordinate units.
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The cantons may differ; they may have greater powers than is common with subordinate units of government in many other countries, and indeed in some other federations.
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Subordinate units flew numerous interception and training missions.
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At the regional level are subordinate units called field investigations squadrons, detachments, and operating locations.
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From 1965 to 1971, the division's subordinate units frequently deployed bomber and tanker resources.
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Some have had subordinate units reallocated to other commands.
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The 30th administered and trained subordinate units, and participated in numerous air defense training exercises.
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These combat patches are usually only given to soldiers who serve the corps or army headquarters directly, and not one of the subordinate units.
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Their subordinate units had been moved and redesignated as well.
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Eventually a number of the brigade's subordinate units were amalgamated, before ultimately being disbanded.
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