subscales

/ˈsʌbskeɪlz/
noun
  1. Plural of subscale; multiple smaller or secondary scales within a larger system of measurement or classification.
    • We compared the subscales of the two tests to find differences.
    • The questionnaire has several subscales for different personality traits.
    • The subscales of the assessment cover reading, writing, and math.
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