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superclass

superclass

1 7.5
A larger group that contains several similar classes in a dataset
  • noun
  • /ˈsuːpərˌklæs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : superclase
  • The data scientist grouped the data points into a single superclass to streamline the analysis process.

Examples

  • Note that since the superclass handles scrolling in order to recycle cells, the superclass implementation of scrollViewDidScroll needs to be invoked.

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  • This is the superclass of flight, airport, and airline.

  • Open SHCTableViewDragAddNew.h and change the superclass to NSObject as follows:

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  • If I set up class Retrieger and I want to inherit from the superclass Dog, I'm going to pass in Dog.

  • The "override" keyword says, "I mean to override something in a superclass."

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  • Note that since the superclass handles scrolling in order to recycle cells, the superclass implementation of scrollViewDidScroll needs to be invoked.

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  • In machine learning, a superclass can help organize complex data into simpler categories for easier classification.

  • When designing a hierarchy, it's essential to define a clear superclass that encompasses all related subclasses.

Synonyms

superset
vssuperclass
  • Specialized
6.3

More complete and including everything from a smaller version

is a higher-level category that groups related specific categories hierarchically

How General

superclass
  • Specialized
1 7.5
category
658 2.7
class
∞ 1.8
subclass
1 3.9

Surface Forms

superclass singular
superclasses plural

Morphology

superclass = class (transparent) = super + class

The ML sense is a straightforward extension: 'super' + 'class' = a higher-level category grouping classes.

Etymology

Superclass comes from the parts super- meaning 'above' and class meaning 'group'. In machine learning a superclass is a higher-level category that groups several smaller classes under one label, so the word shows it is a group 'above' the individual classes.