ALL meanings of bracketing
brack·et·ing
B b - noun bracketing a set of brackets 3
- noun bracketing a technique in which a series of test pictures are taken at different exposure levels in order to obtain the optimum exposure 3
- noun bracketing photography: varying exposure 1
- noun bracketing a support, as of metal or wood, projecting from a wall or the like to hold or bear the weight of a shelf, part of a cornice, etc. 1
- noun bracketing a shelf or shelves so supported. 1
- noun bracketing Also called square bracket. one of two marks [ or ] used in writing or printing to enclose parenthetical matter, interpolations, etc. 1
- noun bracketing Mathematics. brackets, parentheses of various forms indicating that the enclosed quantity is to be treated as a unit. (loosely) vinculum (def 2). Informal. an expression or formula between a pair of brackets. 1
- noun bracketing a grouping of people based on the amount of their income: the low-income bracket. 1
- noun bracketing a class; grouping; classification: She travels in a different social bracket. 1
- noun bracketing Architecture. any horizontally projecting support for an overhanging weight, as a corbel, cantilever, or console. any of a series of fancifully shaped false consoles beneath an ornamental cornice. 1
- noun bracketing (on a staircase) an ornamental piece filling the angle between a riser and its tread. 1
- noun bracketing Shipbuilding. a flat plate, usually triangular with a flange on one edge, used to unite and reinforce the junction between two flat members or surfaces meeting at an angle. any member for reinforcing the angle between two members or surfaces. 1
- noun bracketing a projecting fixture for gas or electricity. 1
- noun bracketing Gunnery. range or elevation producing both shorts and overs on a target. 1
- verb with object bracketing to furnish with or support by a bracket or brackets. 1
- verb with object bracketing to place within brackets; couple with a brace. 1
- verb with object bracketing to associate, mention, or class together: Gossip columnists often bracket them together, so a wedding may be imminent. 1
- verb with object bracketing Gunnery. to place (shots) both beyond and short of a target. 1
- verb with object bracketing Photography. to take (additional shots) at exposure levels above and below the estimated correct exposure. 1
- noun bracketing (architecture) A series or group of brackets; brackets, collectively. 0
- noun bracketing The act of enclosing (text, etc.) in brackets. 0
- verb bracketing present participle of bracket. 0