C1 adjective Neutral

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.

Examples

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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.

Word Family

Noun
bracket
Verb
bracket
Adjective
bracketed
Related
bracketing
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Memory Tip

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

Quick Quiz

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

Correct!

The correct answer is: bracketed

Examples

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.

Word Family

Noun
bracket
Verb
bracket
Adjective
bracketed
Related
bracketing

Common Collocations

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

Common Phrases

in the same bracket

in the same bracket

bracket creep

bracket creep

to fall into a bracket

to fall into a bracket

Often Confused With

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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Usage Notes

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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Common Mistakes

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

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Memory Tip

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

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Word Origin

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.

Grammar Patterns

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

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

Quick Quiz

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

Correct!

The correct answer is: bracketed

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