Indent Definition & Meaning

indent
noun
  1. an order for goods to be exported or imported
  2. the space left between the margin and the start of an indented line
verb
  1. set in from the margin; "Indent the paragraphs of a letter"
  2. cut or tear along an irregular line so that the parts can later be matched for authentication; "indent the documents"
  3. make a depression into; "The bicycle dented my car"
  4. notch the edge of or make jagged
  5. bind by or as if by indentures, as of an apprentice or servant; "an indentured servant"

Synonyms for indent

dent noun

an appreciable consequence (especially a lessening)

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indentation noun

a concave cut into a surface or edge (as in a coastline) the formation of small pits in a surface as a consequence of

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indenture noun

a concave cut into a surface or edge (as in a coastline) formal agreement between the issuer of bonds and the

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"Indent" in song lyrics

See how indent is used in real songs:

  • "'Fore I wavin' the tech, til ya face get indent"
    Dom Pachino f/ Bugsy, Wise — 2 Strong
  • "We comin up type short like an indent"
    J-Live — Them That's Not
  • "So, I stereotype 6 rappers, and interject 5 spaces to indent"
    Tonedeff — Competition is None (Remix)

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Frequently asked questions

What does indent mean?
an order for goods to be exported or imported the space left between the margin and the start of an indented line set in from the margin; "Indent the paragraphs of a letter" cut or tear along an irregular line so that the parts can later be matched for authentication; "indent the documents" make a depression into; "The bicycle dented my car" notch the edge of or make jagged bind by or as if by indentures, as of an apprentice or servant; "an indentured servant"
What part of speech is indent?
Indent is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does indent have?
Indent has 7 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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