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bracketing

American  
[brak-i-ting] / ˈbræk ɪ tɪŋ /

noun

  1. a series of brackets.

  2. framework for supporting a cove, cornice, plaster ceiling ornament, etc.


bracketing British  
/ ˈbrækɪtɪŋ /

noun

  1. a set of brackets

  2. photog a technique in which a series of test pictures are taken at different exposure levels in order to obtain the optimum exposure

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of bracketing

First recorded in 1815–25; bracket + -ing 1

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It also upped its top-line expectations, to between $7.14 billion and 7.20 billion, bracketing consensus.

From Barron's May 6, 2026

For the current quarter, Oracle guided for revenue growth between 19% to 21%, bracketing the 20% growth expectations implied by the FactSet consensus.

From MarketWatch Mar. 10, 2026

He describes how he uses a technique called focus bracketing, where dozens of photos are taken.

From BBC Dec. 29, 2025

The Ford is one of two U.S. carrier strike groups bracketing the conflict.

From Washington Times Dec. 20, 2023

The bracketing wayward boats were pushing Eleyne against the pier.

From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck

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