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• present participle of bracket.

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.

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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

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Etymology

Origin of bracketing

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

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Example Sentences

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bracketing

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

There is, perhaps, at the heart of every composition, the door to a great mystery you might not even have realized you were bracketing.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 8, 2025

Indeed, bracketing decorum under the heading of style is, to some extent, to put the cart before the horse.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith

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