Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
square-bracket
Noun
/skwɛr ˈbrækɪt/
Definition
A square bracket is a punctuation mark used to enclose words or figures that are not part of the original quotation but are added for clarity or context.
Examples
- The teacher said, “Please refer to your textbook [page 45] for more information.”
- In programming, the array is defined using square brackets: myArray[0].
Meaning
Square brackets are used in writing to include explanatory notes, corrections, or additional information.
Synonyms
- Bracket
- Box
