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How to say indent and what does indent mean?

indent

noun, verb

How to pronounce indent?

The word indent sounds like in-dent
/ɪn'dɛnt/

What is the definition of indent?

nounthe space left between the margin and the start of an indented line
verbbind by or as if by indentures, as of an apprentice or servant
Examples
  • an indentured servant
verbmake a depression into
nounan order for goods to be exported or imported
verbcut or tear along an irregular line so that the parts can later be matched for authentication
Examples
  • indent the documents
verbnotch the edge of or make jagged
verbset in from the margin