regarding
[ ri-gahr-ding ]
/ rɪˈgɑr dɪŋ /
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preposition
with regard to; respecting; concerning: He said nothing regarding the lost watch.
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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regarding
/ (rɪˈɡɑːdɪŋ) /
preposition
in respect of; on the subject of
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