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Definition of: indent

(in·dent) v.t.
1. To set, as the first line of a paragraph, in from the margin.
2. To cut or mark the edge of with toothlike hollows or notches; serrate.
3. To make an order for goods upon.
4. To make an order for (goods).
5. To cut or tear (a document drawn in duplicate) along an irregular line in order to identify the halves when fitted together.
6. To cut or tear the edge or top of (a document) in an irregular line.
7. To indenture, as an apprentice.
v.i.

8. To be notched or cut; form a recess.
9. To set a line, etc., in from the margin.
10. To make out an order in duplicate; make a requisition.
11. Archaic To enter into a bargain or covenant.
noun (indent, in·dent)

1. A cut or notch in the edge of anything; an opening like a notch; an indentation or impression.
2. An indented contract; indenture.
3. An indented certificate issued by the United States government at the close of the American Revolution, for principal or interest due on the public debt.
4. An official order for supplies.
5. In commerce, a foreign order for goods, with or without specified particulars as to quality, price, mode of shipment, etc.
6. An indention. [<OF endenter <Med. L indentare <in- in + dens, dentis tooth]

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"indent" has the frequency of use of 0.0001% on en.wikipedia.org.

Phrases starting with the letter: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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