bracketing
Americannoun
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a set of brackets
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photog a technique in which a series of test pictures are taken at different exposure levels in order to obtain the optimum exposure
Etymology
Origin of bracketing
Example Sentences
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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
It sees same-store sales up between 1% and 3%, bracketing the 2% growth it logged in the just-completed fiscal year.
From Barron's • Mar. 6, 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
Alby stopped walking, and Thomas was surprised to see they’d reached the South Door; the two walls bracketing the exit towered above them.
From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner
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