Bracket

/ˈbrækɪt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A support or fixture that holds something in place.

The shelf was secured to the wall with metal brackets.

A pair of marks used to enclose information; typically shaped as [ ] or ( ).

Please read the instructions in the brackets before proceeding.

A category or classification that includes various elements.

The tournament has a double-elimination bracket.

verb

To place or arrange in a bracket or brackets.

The teacher decided to bracket the participants by age groups.

Middle English 'braket', from Old French 'brac', meaning support or arm.

in the same bracket

In the same category or group.

upper bracket

A higher category in a range.

lower bracket

A lower category in a range.

clamp

A device used to hold objects tightly together.

classification

The action or process of classifying something.

A term used in sports to refer to a tournament structure.

The teams were placed in a bracket for the playoffs.

To denote a specific range of choices or options.

We need to bracket our options before making a decision.