subblock

/ˈsʌbˌblɑk/
noun
  1. A smaller part or division of a larger block, such as in data storage, city planning, or computing.
    • The city planner divided the neighborhood into subblocks for the new zoning project.
    • The file system stores data in subblocks to improve efficiency.
    • Each block of memory is divided into several subblocks for easier management.
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