bracketing

[ brak-i-ting ]

noun

1. a series of brackets.
2. framework for supporting a cove, cornice, plaster ceiling ornament, etc.

bracketing

/ 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of bracketing¹

First recorded in 1815–25; bracket + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

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

The Rev. Stephen Fields, a Jesuit priest and professor at Georgetown University, said that has to start with professors bracketing their political opinions more often.

From Washington Times