English dictionary

indent

/I/n'd/E/nt/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

an order for goods to be exported or imported

noun.communication

Source: WordNet 3.0
the space left between the margin and the start of an indented line

noun.communication

Synonyms indentation indention indenture

Source: WordNet 3.0
A cut or notch in the margin of anything, or a recess like a notch.

noun

Source: webster1913

set in from the margin

verb.creation

Examples
Indent the paragraphs of a letter.

Source: WordNet 3.0
cut or tear along an irregular line so that the parts can later be matched for authentication

verb.contact

Examples
Indent the documents.

Source: WordNet 3.0
make a depression into

verb.contact

Synonyms dent

Source: WordNet 3.0
notch the edge of or make jagged

verb.contact

Source: WordNet 3.0
bind by or as if by indentures, as of an apprentice or servant

verb.communication

Examples
An indentured servant.

Synonyms indenture

Source: WordNet 3.0
To notch; to jag; to cut into points like a row of teeth; as, to <i>indent</i> the edge of paper.

verb

Source: webster1913
To be cut, notched, or dented.

verb

Source: webster1913