Questions tagged [square-brackets]
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Why does it make sense to surround [words] in square brackets in this case?
I know that putting words in square brackets when quoting is used to clarify or emphasize something, but I've seen some cases where it really doesn't make sense to me.
For example this sentence:
If you drink a liter of water, [urination] will…
Milkncookiez
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First, Second, and Fourth Bracketed Letter of a Word
What do the first, second, and fourth bracketed letters in "retreating," "the," and "to" indicate below? I've frequently encountered similar examples like these in others' writing. What exactly is meant by the use of brackets around the second…
whippoorwill
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Bracketed lowercase letters
Yes, I have read every link about this, and this question might appear to be the same but is a little different based on what I'm asking. CMOS does not elucidate as to what the original text might have been, and I'm trying very hard to understand…
whippoorwill
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Is this correct usage of brackets?
Is this the correct use of brackets?
"[To me], this value means to respect your colleagues."
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