Meaning & Definition of Bracket in English
English⟶
Bracket
/brækɪt/
noun
1. A category falling within certain defined limits
synonym:
- bracket
2. Either of two punctuation marks (`<' or `>') used in computer programming and sometimes used to enclose textual material
synonym:
- bracket,
- angle bracket
3. Either of two punctuation marks ([ or ]) used to enclose textual material
synonym:
- bracket,
- square bracket
4. A support projecting from a wall (as to hold a shelf)
synonym:
- bracket,
- wall bracket
verb
1. Support with brackets
- "Bracket bookshelves"
synonym:
- bracket
2. Place into brackets
- "Please bracket this remark"
synonym:
- bracket,
- bracket out
3. Classify or group
synonym:
- bracket