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bracketing
In linguistic and editorial contexts, this term refers to the mechanical act of using punctuation to mark insertions or alterations. It carries a neutral, technical tone and is primarily used in academic or professional publishing to maintain the integrity of a source text while providing necessary clarity.
In scientific and mathematical contexts, the term describes a strategic method of narrowing down a value. This usage implies a process of iterative refinement, where boundaries are tightened around a target until a precise measurement is achieved.
In phenomenology and psychology, the term takes on a specialized meaning known as epoché. Here, it describes a mental discipline of suspending one's preconceived notions or beliefs to examine a phenomenon exactly as it appears, effectively placing one's biases "in brackets" to prevent them from coloring the observation.
Meanings
The act of enclosing a word, phrase, or passage within brackets to indicate an insertion, omission, or clarification.
The process of establishing a range of values or a set of boundaries around a target value to narrow down its exact location.
A psychological technique used in phenomenology to suspend judgment about the reality of an experience to describe it objectively.
Examples
The editor suggested bracketing the added text to show it was not in the original quote.
I am bracketing the inserted words to clarify the speaker's intent.
The photographer used exposure bracketing to capture a high dynamic range image.
We are bracketing the target value between ten and twenty to narrow the search.
The algorithm is bracketing the root of the function within a small interval.
By bracketing my personal biases, I can describe the experience more objectively.
By bracketing my personal biases, I can describe the experience more objectively.
Phenomenological bracketing allows the researcher to focus solely on the lived experience.
Phenomenological bracketing allows the researcher to focus solely on the lived experience.
Just try bracketing the suspected area of the leak first.