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bracketing

 

[ หˆbrรฆkษชtษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

linguistics

Bracketing refers to the use of brackets to group words or expressions in written texts, particularly in linguistics, to clarify the relationship between parts of a sentence. It can also denote the method of categorizing phrases or sentences in syntax to highlight their structural relationships.

Synonyms

categorization, grouping, segmentation.

Examples of usage

  • The teacher used bracketing to illustrate sentence structure.
  • In linguistic studies, bracketing helps analyze complex phrases.
  • Bracketing in mathematics can clarify order of operations.
Context #2 | Noun

statistics

In statistics, bracketing is a method used to evaluate the limits within which a certain parameter or estimate falls. It helps in refining the accuracy of estimations by creating intervals that bound the true value.

Synonyms

estimation bounds, intervals, range.

Examples of usage

  • Bracketing the data helped narrow down the range of estimates.
  • The researchers used bracketing to improve their statistical model.
  • Bracketing can increase the reliability of survey results.

Translations

Translations of the word "bracketing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น parรชntese

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅ‹เคทเฅเค เค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Klammerung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penjajaran

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดัƒะถะบะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nawiasowanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ–ใƒฉใ‚ฑใƒƒใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท parenthรจse

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ corchete

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท parantezleme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ด„ํ˜ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฌู…ูŠุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zรกvorkovรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zรกtvorkovanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‹ฌๅท

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ okvirjenje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sviga

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพัะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒกแƒ—แƒแƒ™แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ parantezleme

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ corchete

Etymology

The term 'bracketing' originates from the word 'bracket,' which comes from the Old French word 'brac,' meaning 'arm' or 'support.' The use of brackets in writing dates back to the 15th century when they were first employed to clarify and separate thoughts or textual elements. Over time, the term evolved in various domains such as linguistics, mathematics, and statistics. In linguistics, it became significant for parsing sentences and understanding their structure. In statistics, it took on a more quantitative meaning, relating to the bounds of estimated values. The concept of bracketing has grown in importance across multiple fields as a tool for organization and clarity, reflecting the word's foundational role in structuring information.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,826, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.