Indent — synonyms, definition

1. indent (Noun) Brit

gash indentation indention indenture notch tab tabulation

indent (Noun) — An order for goods to be exported or imported.

indent (Noun) — The space left between the margin and the start of an indented line.

blank space order place purchase order space

2. indent (Verb) Brit

break up cut dent denticulate excavate gouge hollow out jag make hollow mar mill nick notch peck pick pierce remove centre remove earth scoop out score • • •

indent (Verb) — Set in from the margin. ex. "Indent the paragraphs of a letter"

indent (Verb) — Cut or tear along an irregular line so that the parts can later be matched for authentication. ex. "indent the documents"

indent (Verb) — Make a depression into. ex. "The bicycle indented my car"

indent (Verb) — Notch the edge of or make jagged.

indent (Verb) — Bind by or as if by indentures, as of an apprentice or servant.

Format arrange bend bind cut deform flex hold notch obligate oblige turn twist recess