noun
- A category falling within certain defined limits.
- Either of two punctuation marks (`<' or `>') used in computer programming and sometimes used to enclose textual material.
- synonyms: angle bracket
- Either of two punctuation marks () used to enclose textual material.
- synonyms: square bracket
- A support projecting from a wall (as to hold a shelf.
- synonyms: wall bracket
verb
- Support with brackets.
- usage: "bracket bookshelves"
- Place into brackets.
- usage: "Please bracket this remark"
- synonyms: bracket out
- Classify or group. .
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