Definitions

1. noun

A punctuation mark or symbol used to enclose or set apart text, figures, or other items.

“The report included a table with brackets to indicate the margin of error.”

2. verb

To limit or confine something within certain boundaries or limits.

“The new policy will bracket the company’s spending to prevent overexpenditure.”

3. noun

A group or range of numbers or quantities that are considered together or used for a particular purpose.

“The sales team focused on the top bracket of potential clients with high purchasing power.”

4. noun

A sporting competition or tournament, especially one played in a specific region or country.

“The team won the regional bracket in the tennis tournament.”

5. noun

A division or section of a race or contest, especially one that includes a specific number of participants.

“The athlete was eliminated from the bracket in the early rounds of the competition.”

6. verb

To enclose or set apart something using brackets.

“The editor bracketed the entire chapter to indicate that it needed further revision.”