noun a category falling within certain defined limits.
noun either of two punctuation marks (`<' or `>') used in computer programming and sometimes used to enclose textual material.
— synonyms: angle_bracket
noun either of two punctuation marks ([ or ]) used to enclose textual material.
— synonyms: square_bracket
noun a support projecting from a wall (as to hold a shelf).
— synonyms: wall_bracket
Examples
“tax bracket, age bracket”
“I tried to hit the bullseye by first bracketing it with two shots and then splitting the difference with my third, but I missed.”
“Because the didn't have enough young boys for two full teams, they bracketed the seven-year olds with the eight-year olds.”