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\ ˈin-ˈkīnd 
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\Definition of in-kind
: consisting of something (such as goods or commodities) other than money
in-kind relief for the poor
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in-kind
adjectiveEnglish Language Learners Definition of in-kind
US : made up of something other than money
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in-kind
adjectiveLegal Definition of in-kind
1a : made in a form other than money
an in-kind contribution to a political campaign
b : made without conversion (as of assets) into money
an in-kind distribution of assets
2 : made in a form or amount equivalent to another
an in-kind payment to substitute for meals
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The first known use of in-kind was in 1973
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