bracket
word
Definition
A 'bracket' is a pair of symbols [ ] or ( ) used in writing or math, a support that holds things up, or a range, such as an income bracket.
Usage & Nuances
In English, 'bracket' is often used for [ ] (square brackets), but sometimes also for ( ) (parentheses) in general speech. In finance, 'tax bracket' is common. As a verb, 'to bracket' means to group things together. Distinct from 'brace' { } and 'parenthesis' ( ).
Spanish: corchete - soporte - rango (de ingresos)Portuguese (BR): colchete - suporte - faixa (de rendimento)Portuguese (PT): parêntese reto - suporte - faixa (de rendimento)Chinese (Simplified): 括号 - 支架 - 档次（收入）Chinese (Traditional): 括號 - 支架 - 級距（收入）Hindi: कोष्ठक - ब्रैकेट (सपोर्ट/श्रेणी)Arabic: قوسان معقوفان - دعامة - شريحة (دخل)
Example Sentences
Please use brackets to show your calculation steps.
basic
The shelf is attached to the wall with metal brackets.
basic
They are in a lower tax bracket.
basic
Can you put that word in brackets to make it clearer?
natural
He earns too much to be in the same bracket as us.
natural
The TV fell off because one of the brackets was loose.
natural