indent
Indent (noun) means a notch or a cut in the edge of something.
noun
1
A notch or a cut in the edge of something.
2
A mark stamped or pressed into a surface.
3
(historical) A US government certificate from just after the Revolution, promising to repay part of the public debt.
4
An official order requesting supplies for an army.
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Etymology
Partly from Middle English indenten (“to dent in”), equivalent to in- + dent (see dent); and partly from Middle English indenten, endenten, from Old French endenter (“to cut notches into”), from en- (“in-, en-”) + dent (“tooth”), from Latin dēns.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of indent?
"indent" (noun) means a notch or a cut in the edge of something.
What is another word for indent?
Other words for "indent" include indention, indenture, indentation.
What are the different meanings of indent?
"indent" has 3 main meanings: 1. A notch or a cut in the edge of something; 2. A mark stamped or pressed into a surface; 3. (historical) A US government certificate from just after the Revolution, promising to repay part of the public debt.
