top bracket

Uppermost competitive division

Top bracket refers to the highest tier in a structured ranking system, most often the uppermost income tax rate: Earners in the top bracket pay 37 percent on income above the threshold.

The phrase extends to any tiered classification where being at the top matters—tournament seedings, performance ratings, or salary bands: She's in the top bracket of candidates for the position.

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income/tax classification

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tournament structure

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