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 indent indent /ˌɪnˈdɛnt/

noun

  1. The space left between the margin and the start of an indented line  ( indent , indentation , indention , indenture )
    the space left between the margin and the start of an indented line
  2. [British] An order for goods to be exported or imported  ( indent [British] )
    an order for goods to be exported or imported

verb

  1. Bind by or as if by indentures, as of an apprentice or servant  ( indent , indenture )
    bind by or as if by indentures, as of an apprentice or servant
     An indentured servant
    an indentured servant
  2. Notch the edge of or make jagged  ( indent )
    notch the edge of or make jagged
  3. Make a depression into  ( indent , dent )
    make a depression into
     The bicycle dented my car
    The bicycle dented my car
  4. Cut or tear along an irregular line so that the parts can later be matched for authentication  ( indent )
    cut or tear along an irregular line so that the parts can later be matched for authentication
     Indent the documents
    indent the documents
  5. Set in from the margin  ( indent )
    set in from the margin
     Indent the paragraphs of a letter
    Indent the paragraphs of a letter