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    indent

    verb

    • 1. start (a line of text) or position (a block of text) further from the margin than the main part of the text: "type a paragraph of text and indent the first line" Similar move to the rightmove further from the marginstart in from the margin
    • 2. form deep recesses or notches in (a line or surface): "a coastline indented by many fjords" Similar notchnickmake an indentation inmake notches/nicks in

    noun

    • 1. an official order or requisition for goods: British "Hawthorn refused to approve the indent for silk scarves"
    • 2. a space left by indenting text: "six-character indents"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishINDENT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Indent is a verb that means to make a space at the edge or on the surface of something, or to make an official request for goods. It is also a noun that means a space or a request. See how to use indent in sentences and compare with related words.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › indentIndent Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the various meanings and uses of the word indent as a verb and a noun, with synonyms, examples, and etymology. Find out how to indent a paragraph, a document, or a tooth.

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  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › indentINDENT Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Indent definition: to form deep recesses in. See examples of INDENT used in a sentence.

  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryINDENT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of indent as a verb and a noun in publishing and business contexts. Find out how to use indent in sentences with examples from various sources.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › indentIndent - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    To indent is to begin text with a blank space between it and the margin. When you're writing an essay, you can indent the first sentence of each paragraph. There are different styles of arranging type on a page, but it's fairly common to indent the beginning of a paragraph or section, which you can do with the tab key on a keyboard.

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishINDENT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of indent as a verb and a noun, with synonyms and usage examples. Find out how to indent a line of writing, a paragraph, or a document, and what are the different types of indents.

  9. www.thefreedictionary.com › indentIndent - definition of indent by The Free Dictionary

    Indent is a verb that means to set something in from the margin, to notch or serrate the edge of, or to order goods by requisition. It is also a noun that means a blank space before a paragraph, a notch or recess, or a certificate for interest due on the public debt.