brackets (Meaning)
brackets
one of the pair of marks 〈 〉 used to enclose matter, parenthesis sense 3, one of a pair of marks [ ] used to enclose words or mathematical symbols to be taken together, to place within or as if within brackets, a fixture (as for holding a lamp) projecting from a wall or column, one of a series of groups sorted according to income, one of a pair of marks 〈 〉, to extend around so as to encompass, to establish the limits of, to put into the same class, to take photographs of at more than one exposure in order to ensure that the desired exposure is obtained, a pairing of opponents in an elimination tournament, brace sense 2b, to put in the same category or group, an overhanging member that projects from a structure (such as a wall) and is usually designed to support a vertical load or to strengthen an angle, a section of a continuously numbered or graded series (such as age ranges or income levels), to furnish or fasten with brackets, to get the range on (a target) by firing over and short, class entry 1 sense 3a, group, a support for a shelf or other weight usually attached to a wall, a short wall shelf, one of a pair of marks [ ] used in writing and printing to enclose matter or in mathematics and logic as signs of aggregation, to eliminate from consideration
Synonyms & Antonyms of brackets
Synonyms:
- kidneys
- races
- orders
- headings
- subclasses
- manners
- breeds
- titles
- specialties
- natures
- ilks
- feathers
- specialities
- branches
- labels
- descriptions
- subspecieses
- subdivisions
- likes
- subgroups
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
brackets Sentence Examples
- The math equation can be simplified by removing the [brackets].
- The injured player was supported by [brackets] on his leg.
- The brackets surrounding the text highlight an important point.
- The brackets on the blueprint indicate the positions of the walls.
- The bracket order in the expression determines the order of operations.
- The brackets on the whiteboard held up the notes from the meeting.
- The laws are enclosed in [brackets] to indicate that they may vary depending on the jurisdiction.
- The brackets on the remote control house the buttons.
- The brackets on the end of the rope provide a place to secure it.
- The brackets in the computer code group related statements together.
FAQs About the word brackets
one of the pair of marks 〈 〉 used to enclose matter, parenthesis sense 3, one of a pair of marks [ ] used to enclose words or mathematical symbols to be taken t
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The math equation can be simplified by removing the [brackets].
The injured player was supported by [brackets] on his leg.
The brackets surrounding the text highlight an important point.
The brackets on the blueprint indicate the positions of the walls.
