indent

noun

  1. 1

    the space left between the margin and the start of an indented line

  2. 2

    an order for goods to be exported or imported

verb

  1. 1

    bind by or as if by indentures, as of an apprentice or servant

    an indentured servant

  2. 2

    notch the edge of or make jagged

  3. 3

    make a depression into

    The bicycle dented my car

  4. 4

    cut or tear along an irregular line so that the parts can later be matched for authentication

    indent the documents

  5. 5

    set in from the margin

    Indent the paragraphs of a letter

Synonyms

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