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1. (mathematics) Encloses a mathematical phrase which has increased operator precedence.

   10/2+3 = 5+3 = 8

   10/{2+3} = 10/5 = 2

2. (mathematics) Indicates the fractional part.

   {3.14} = 0.14

3. (set theory) Encloses a set.

   Set of positive divisors of 6 = {1, 2, 3}.

   The set of even numbers can be written as { n ∊ ℤ : ∃ k ∊ ℤ: n = 2k } .

4. (set theory) Empty set.

   Set of natural numbers between 2 and 3 = { }.

   Alternative form: {}

   Synonym: ∅

5. (programming) Used in some programming languages, especially C-type languages.
   1. Encloses the body of a function.

      doSomethingTwice () { return doSomething () + doSomething () }

   2. Encloses each branch of a conditional.

      if (x>4) { result = "congratulations!" }

6. (phonology) Delimiter for morphophonemic transcription, especially when presented as sets of phonemes rather than as single symbols for archiphonemes.

   E.g. la{t,d}er for the conflated pronunciation of ladder and latter in American English, versus ⫽laDer⫽, ‖laDer‖ or |laDer|, where ⟨D⟩ stands for {t, d}, though {laDer} is also seen.

7. (phonetics) Sets off VoQS notation.

• (mathematical precedence) ( ), [ ]
• (linguistic delimiter): | |, ‖ ‖, ⫽

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1. Encloses a series of equal choices.

   Select your animal {goat, sheep, cow, horse} and follow me.

2. (papyrology, epigraphy) Encloses writing by the original scribe that the editor considers erroneous.

In English, this symbol is called curly brackets or braces.

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