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

Example Sentences

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

Both resolutions “are currently passing by wide margins,” he tweeted on last week, adding, “Thanks for your support!!” and bracketing that line with a quartet of valentine-red hearts.

From Los Angeles Times

The Ford is one of two U.S. carrier strike groups bracketing the conflict.

From Washington Times

Mr. Lloyd said Christians could make the conversation about race more constructive and unifying by bracketing politics.

From Washington Times

The clusters of asteroids move roughly in tandem with Jupiter, bracketing the planet as it moves along its orbit.

From Los Angeles Times