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Bracket: meaning, definitions and examples

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bracket

 

[ หˆbrรฆk.ษชt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

punctuation mark

A bracket is a punctuation mark used to enclose words, phrases, or numbers to clarify meaning or provide additional information. Brackets come in various forms, including round brackets (parentheses), square brackets, and curly brackets.

Synonyms

delimiter, enclose, parenthesis

Examples of usage

  • He said, 'I will be late (as usual).'
  • Please refer to the notes [see page 42] for more information.
  • The function f(x) = x^2 (x is real) shows the relationship.
Context #2 | Noun

sports

In sports, a bracket refers to a diagram showing the matchups in a tournament, usually in a knockout format. It displays the progress of the competing teams or players throughout the tournament.

Synonyms

matchup chart, tournament structure

Examples of usage

  • The March Madness bracket has been filled out by millions of fans.
  • She checked the bracket to see who advanced to the semifinals.
  • He won the bracket challenge by predicting all the winners.

Translations

Translations of the word "bracket" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น suporte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅเคฐเฅˆเค•เฅ‡เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Klammer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ braket

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะบะพะฑะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ klamra

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ–ใƒฉใ‚ฑใƒƒใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท support

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ soporte

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท braket

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ธŒ๋ž˜ํ‚ท

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏุนุงู…ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zรกkladna

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ podpora

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ”ฏๆžถ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ opora

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stuรฐningur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพะปะดะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒฎแƒแƒ แƒ“แƒแƒญแƒ”แƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dษ™stษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ soporte

Etymology

The word 'bracket' originates from the Middle French 'braguette', which means 'a support for the arm' or 'a little arm'. This term evolved in English to refer to a type of supporting device or structure. By the 15th century, the term expanded its meaning to encompass a range of items that provide support or hold things together. In the context of punctuation, brackets began to be used in written language to clarify and organize information. Over time, the usage of brackets in both literary and technical contexts has increased as a means of embedding explanations or additional notes without disrupting the main text. Today, brackets are prevalent in various fields, including mathematics, computer programming, and sports, reflecting their versatile nature in organizing and clarifying complex information.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,259 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.