thesymbols( ) that are put around a word, phrase, orsentencein apieceof writing to show that what is inside them should beconsideredasseparatefrom themainpart
We show the total number of steps of these evaluators (including stack manipulations), and the number of -reductions betweenroundbrackets.
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In this formularoundbracketsindicate optional elements, and the caret indicates required sequence.
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The angle brackets denote the moments and theroundbracketsdenote the corresponding cumulants.
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Every word-group is represented by one symbol and by one combination of symbols closed inroundbrackets.
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Intuitively, an equation corresponds to a procedure definition (introducing formal parameters withinroundbrackets), and each identifier in a process expression represents a procedure invocation (actual parameters within angle brackets).
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I was also criticised severely for puttingroundbracketsinstead of square brackets.
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Traditionally, the "sic" appears after the quote in parentheses (roundbrackets): (sic), especially when the error is obvious.
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It features a wraparound porch with turned supports, spindlework, androundbrackets.
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Terms inroundbracketsindicate that these terms are calculated based on perturbation theory.
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Roundbracketsare those used most often in writing.
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Molecules with multiple functional groups that are the same may be expressed by enclosing the repeated group inroundbrackets.
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The front porch is supported by turned posts and features quarterroundbracketsand a spindlework cornice on its roof.
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Number of parasites recovered is noted inroundbrackets.
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After reading the first draft of my thesis, he suggested deletion of a number of passages by puttingroundbracketsindicating the portions to be deleted.
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