n. ~ 1. An L-shaped bookend or brace. - 2. The typographic characters [ ], < >, and { }. - v. ~ 3. To surround. - 4. To create a short sequence of photographs, each with slightly different expos [..]

A term signifying the extent of an underwriter's commitment in a new issue, e.g., major bracket or minor bracket.

or BRACKETING - Refers to taking a series of pictures, at least three, of the same subject with varying exposures - (1) the main exposure, which is presumed to be correct, but may not be; (2) an overe [..]

1570s, bragget, "architectural support," probably from Middle French braguette "codpiece armor" (16c.), from a fancied resemblance of architectural supports to that article of atti [..]

1797, of printed matter, "to enclose in brackets," from bracket (n.). Also, "to couple or connect with a brace" (1827), also figurative, "to couple one thing with another" [..]

A level of commitment and related title offered to banks and other investors invited into a syndicated loan agreement.

device used to hold two separate pieces together.

Groupings of underwriters determined by underwriting liabilities of each firm in a syndicate. Tombstone advertising is normally in bracket order, with each firm appearing alphabetically within a given [..]

support with brackets; &amp;quot;bracket bookshelves&amp;quot; a category falling within certain defined limits either of two punctuation marks (`&lt;&amp;#39; or `&gt;&amp;#39 [..]

a piece of metal or wood that holds a shelf up

Definitions (2) 1. The extent to which the underwriter of a security will participate in a new issue. The hierarchy of a bracket is as follows: bulge bracket, major bracket, minor bracket, underwriter [..]

Horizontal or vertical lines used to inclose staves to form a score or notes not normally grouped together. Similar to the "brace" which groups similar items together.

A metal or ceramic part that is glued onto a tooth and serves as a means of fastening the arch wire.

A structural support projecting from a wall or column on which to fasten another structural member. Examples are canopy brackets, width extension brackets and crane runway brackets.

Denotes the degree of commitment of an underwriter in new issues. Brackets are classified as minor or major.

A level of commitment (underwriting or final take) and related title offered to banks invited into a syndicated transaction, such as arranger or manager.

(n) a category falling within certain defined limits(n) either of two punctuation marks (`

A bracket refers to figures associated with a range of income. For example, a tax bracket is an income range that is taxed at a particular rate.

A structural support attached to a column or wall on which to fasten another structural member.

A projection from a vertical surface that provides structural and/or visual support for overhanging elements such as cornices, balconies, and eaves.

A method of organizing competitions and determining race pairings. Bracket design varies with the number of competitors and the number of losses required to eliminate a competitor from the competition. Click here

Making exposures above and below the "normal" exposure, or overriding the exposure suggested by the camera's autoexposure system. Useful as a fail-safe method for getting "correct" exposure in difficult lighting conditions. Bracketing can also be used to make subtle changes in the nuance of tone and light in any scene. With [..]

Small metal or Ceramic attachments used to fasten an arch wire. These attachments are soldered or welded to an orthodontic band or cemented directly onto the Teeth. Bowles brackets, edgewise brackets, [..]

In gunnery, acquire the first salvo of gunfire on one side of the target, and the second salvo on the other.

a small shaped member connecting two or more parts, e.g. a knee

A steel plate, commonly with a reinforcing flange, used to stiffen or tie beam angles to bulkheads frames to longitudinals, etc.

in shipboard gunnery, a bracket results when one salvo lands to the left of the target and the next lands to the right. Adjustments in deflection usually result in a hit soon after.

In shipboard gunnery, a bracket results when, from the firing ship's viewpoint, one salvo lands to the left of the target and the next lands to the right, or vice versa. Adjustments in deflection [..]

Brackets, or braces, are a syntactic construct in many programming languages. They take the forms of "[]", "()", "{}" or "<>." They are typically used to [..]

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An orthodontic attachment that is secured to a tooth (either by bonding or banding) for the purpose of engaging an archwire. Brackets can be fabricated from metal, ceramic or plastic.

Indicates geometry where aircraft will maneuver to a position on opposing sides either laterally or vertically from the target.

A maneuver in which a pilot and his wingman separata to both sides of an oncomming bandit. This forces the bandit to commit to one plane, leaving him vulnerable to attack from the other. A bracket is [..]

a grouping of entries in a knockout tournament that will (eventually) produce one survivor

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The tiny orthodontic appliance made either of metal or ceramic bonded to each tooth with a tooth-colored non-toxic adhesive. Each bracket has a slot where the archwire fit into to guide the alignment [..]

An orthodontic attachment made of metal, ceramic or plastic that holds the archwire against each tooth. The archwire fits into a slot in the bracket. Brackets may be attached directly to each tooth or to a band.

An orthodontic attachment that is secured to a tooth (either by bonding or banding) for the purpose of engaging an archwire. Brackets can be fabricated from metal, ceramic or plastic.

An orthodontic attachment made of metal, ceramic or plastic that holds the archwire against each tooth. The archwire fits into a slot in the bracket. Brackets may be attached directly to each tooth or [..]

An orthodontic attachment that is secured to a tooth (either by bonding or banding) for the purpose of engaging an archwire. Brackets can be fabricated from metal, ceramic or plastic.