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QUIZ YOURSELF ON PARENTHESES AND BRACKETS APLENTY!
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Question 1 of 7
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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Origin of zoom
First recorded in 1885–90; imitative
Words nearby zoom
Definition for zoom (2 of 2)
Zoom
[ zoom ]
/ zum /
Trademark.
the brand name of a software application and online service that enables voice and video phone calls over the internet.
verb (used with or without object)
to participate in a real-time conversation with (one or more people) using Zoom: Yesterday the kids Zoomed their grandparents in Florida.We Zoom with remote staff during our Friday meetings.
Origin of Zoom
First recorded in 2010–15; shortening of Zoom Video Communications
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British Dictionary definitions for zoom
Word Origin for zoom
C20: of imitative origin
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