C1 adjective Neutre

bracket

/ˈbrækɪt/

Relating to a specific category, range, or classification, particularly in financial or statistical contexts. It can also describe information enclosed within typographical symbols to provide supplementary detail or to group mathematical terms.

Exemples

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1

The bracketed numbers in the instructions refer to the diagram on page five.

The bracketed numbers in the instructions refer to the diagram on page five.

2

Each bracketed citation in the manuscript must adhere to the latest style guidelines.

Each bracketed citation in the manuscript must adhere to the latest style guidelines.

3

I think I'm in the wrong income bracket group for this tax credit.

I think I'm in the wrong income bracket group for this tax credit.

Famille de mots

Nom
bracket
Verb
bracket
Adjectif
bracketed
Apparenté
bracketing
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Astuce mémo

Think of a shelf bracket; it holds things at a specific level or 'range' above the ground.

Quiz rapide

The editor requested that all ______ references be moved to the footnotes for better readability.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : bracketed

Exemples

1

The bracketed numbers in the instructions refer to the diagram on page five.

everyday

The bracketed numbers in the instructions refer to the diagram on page five.

2

Each bracketed citation in the manuscript must adhere to the latest style guidelines.

formal

Each bracketed citation in the manuscript must adhere to the latest style guidelines.

3

I think I'm in the wrong income bracket group for this tax credit.

informal

I think I'm in the wrong income bracket group for this tax credit.

4

Researchers analyzed the bracketed age groups to determine shifts in consumer behavior.

academic

Researchers analyzed the bracketed age groups to determine shifts in consumer behavior.

5

Our bracketed pricing model allows for discounts based on the volume of units purchased.

business

Our bracketed pricing model allows for discounts based on the volume of units purchased.

Famille de mots

Nom
bracket
Verb
bracket
Adjectif
bracketed
Apparenté
bracketing

Collocations courantes

tax bracket tax bracket
age bracket age bracket
bracketed expression bracketed expression
income bracket income bracket
bracketed text bracketed text

Phrases Courantes

in the same bracket

in the same bracket

bracket creep

bracket creep

to fall into a bracket

to fall into a bracket

Souvent confondu avec

bracket vs parenthesis

A parenthesis specifically refers to the rounded symbols ( ), whereas 'bracket' can refer to square [ ], curly { }, or the general concept of grouping.

bracket vs braces

Braces specifically refer to curly brackets { }, while the general term 'bracket' often defaults to square ones in academic contexts.

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Notes d'usage

When used as an adjective (often in the form 'bracketed'), it typically refers to information that is set apart or grouped. In statistical or financial discussions, 'bracket' often functions as an attributive noun to describe ranges.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often use 'bracket' only for the punctuation marks, forgetting its common application in socioeconomic categorization (e.g., income brackets).

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Astuce mémo

Think of a shelf bracket; it holds things at a specific level or 'range' above the ground.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Old French 'braguette', which referred to a codpiece or architectural support, later evolving to mean a typographical mark that 'supports' or encloses text.

Modèles grammaticaux

often used as an attributive noun (e.g., bracket pricing) commonly appears as a past participle adjective (bracketed)
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Contexte culturel

The concept of 'tax brackets' is a frequent point of political debate in many English-speaking countries regarding economic equity.

Quiz rapide

The editor requested that all ______ references be moved to the footnotes for better readability.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : bracketed

Mots lis

butter

B2

Butter is a solid dairy product produced by churning fresh or fermented cream or milk to separate the fat from the liquid. It is widely used as a spread, a cooking medium, and a key ingredient in baking due to its high fat content and rich flavor profile.

antarctic

B2

Relating to the South Pole or the regions surrounding it. It is primarily used to describe the climate, geography, or wildlife found in the Earth's southernmost areas.

brownie

B2

A brownie is a small, square or rectangular chocolate baked treat that has a texture between a cake and a soft cookie. It is known for its rich cocoa flavor and often contains additional ingredients like nuts, chocolate chips, or frosting.

digital

B2

Relating to or using computer technology and the internet to store or process information as discrete binary digits. It is often used to describe modern electronic systems as opposed to traditional analog ones.

bright

B2

Refers to something reflecting or emitting a large amount of light, or figuratively, to a person who is highly intelligent and quick-witted. In academic and professional contexts, it often describes someone with high potential for success or a promising outlook.

printing

B2

The process of producing text or images on paper or other materials using a machine, typically a printer or a press. It can also refer to the act of writing letters separately and clearly by hand rather than using cursive or joined-up writing.

approach

C1

A systematic way of dealing with something or a specific perspective taken when addressing a problem or task. It can also refer to the physical act of moving nearer to someone or something in distance or time.

technology

B2

The practical application of scientific knowledge to solve problems or invent useful tools and systems. It encompasses everything from simple hand tools to complex computers and machinery used in modern industry.

source

C1

A place, person, or thing from which something originates or can be obtained. In an academic context, it refers to a book, article, or person that provides information or evidence used in research or reporting.

biological

B2

Relating to biology or living organisms and their processes. It is also used to describe a parent who is related by blood rather than by adoption.

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