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BRAK-it/ˈbrækɪt/

A bracket is a range with limits, especially a tax bracket, or a punctuation mark ( ). Band is a close twin for tax (tax band). Do not mix with brackish (slightly salty water). Pay: overtime pushed her into a higher tax bracket.

Meaning

A range with limits, especially a tax bracket; also a punctuation mark.

Examples

• “The overtime pushed her into a higher tax bracket.”
• “Put the extra information in brackets, which is the punctuation sense.”

Good to know

a tax / age bracket. Punctuation: brackets. Close (HMRC): a tax band. Pay / exams. Countable ranges.

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