Pronunciation: /ˈbrækɪt/
noun a support or fixture projecting from a wall for holding or supporting a shelf, lamp, or other object
A1 I need to buy a new bracket for my bookshelf.
A2 The bracket holding up the shelf is starting to bend.
B1 She placed the plant in a decorative bracket hanging on the wall.
B2 The tournament bracket shows the upcoming matches.
C1 The financial report includes a breakdown of expenses by income bracket.
C2 The tax brackets for this year have been adjusted based on income levels.
verb to enclose within brackets
A1 I will bracket the important information in my notes.
A2 She bracketed the key points in the text for easier reference.
B1 You should bracket the dates of the upcoming events on the calendar.
B2 The editor suggested bracketing the quotes in the article to make them stand out.
C1 In academic writing, it is important to bracket any additional information in your citations.
C2 The researcher bracketed the outliers in the data set before conducting the analysis.
formal Please remember to enclose the numerical values within a bracket when solving the equation.
informal Make sure to put the numbers in brackets when you're working out the math problem.
slang Don't forget to stick the numbers in brackets when you're doing the math.
figurative The bracket of time between meetings was just enough for a quick coffee break.
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