noun
- smaller scales or divisions within a larger measurement scale or assessment instrument
Usage: technical; psychology; research
Examples
- The personality test included several subscales measuring different traits.
- Researchers analyzed the subscales separately to identify specific patterns.
- Each subscale on the survey focused on a different aspect of job satisfaction.
- The depression inventory contains subscales for cognitive and somatic symptoms.
- Teachers used subscales to evaluate different areas of student performance.
- The questionnaire’s subscales provided detailed insights into consumer behavior.