- square bracket
- ,square `bracket noun counteither of the symbols or that are often used in mathematics and scientific writing
Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.
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square bracket — n BrE one of the pair of signs [ ] that are used for enclosing information American Equivalent: bracketin square brackets ▪ The words in square brackets should be deleted … Dictionary of contemporary English
square bracket — n. either of a pair of signs [ ]: see BRACKET (n. 5) … English World dictionary
square bracket — noun either of two punctuation marks ([ or ]) used to enclose textual material • Syn: ↑bracket • Derivationally related forms: ↑bracket (for: ↑bracket) • Hypernyms: ↑punctuation, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
square bracket — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms square bracket : singular square bracket plural square brackets either of the symbols [ or ] that are often used in mathematics and scientific writing … English dictionary
square bracket — noun Either of a pair of symbols, , used for various purposes, e.g. to enclose text inserted or replaced by an editor, to indicate various mathematical operations, and to indicate a link in MediaWiki syntax. We must, in short, employ a special… … Wiktionary
square bracket — square′ brack′et n. pri bracket 4) • Etymology: 1885–90 … From formal English to slang
square bracket — bracket (def. 3). [1885 90] * * * … Universalium
square bracket — noun Date: 1872 bracket 3a … New Collegiate Dictionary
square bracket — /skwɛə ˈbrækət/ (say skwair brakuht) noun See bracket (def. 6a) …
Bracket (disambiguation) — Bracket may refer to: * Bracket, one of a class of punctuation marks used in pairs to set apart or interject text within other text ** Square bracket, one type of punctuation bracket (primarily American usage) ** Parenthesis, another type of… … Wikipedia
