SINCE 1828
indent
verb (1)
in·dent
| \ in-ˈdent
\
\
indented;
indenting;
indents
Definition of indent
(Entry 1 of 4)
1a
: to divide (a document) so as to produce sections with irregular edges that can be matched for authentication
b
: to draw up (something, such as a deed) in two or more exactly corresponding copies
2
: to notch the edge of : make jagged
3
: indenture
4
: to set (something, such as a line of a paragraph) in from the margin
5
chiefly British
: to order by an indent
1
obsolete
: to make a formal or express agreement
2
: to form an indentation
3
chiefly British
: to make out an indent for something
indent on
1
chiefly British
: to make a requisition on
2
chiefly British
: to draw on
indent
noun (1)
in·dent
| \ in-ˈdent
, ˈin-ˌdent
\
, ˈin-ˌdent
\
Definition of indent (Entry 2 of 4)
1a
: indenture sense 1
b
: a certificate issued by the U.S. at the close of the American Revolution for the principal or interest on the public debt
2 chiefly British
a
: an official requisition
b
: a purchase order for goods especially when sent from a foreign country
3
: indention
indent
verb (2)
in·dent
| \ in-ˈdent
\
\
indented;
indenting;
indents
Definition of indent (Entry 3 of 4)
indent
noun (2)
in·dent
| \ in-ˈdent
, ˈin-ˌdent
\
, ˈin-ˌdent
\
Definition of indent (Entry 4 of 4)
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indent
verb
in·dent
| \ in-ˈdent
\
\
indented;
indenting
Kids Definition of indent
: to set in from the margin
Indent the first line of your paragraph.
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