indenting Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb set in from the margin
   indent.
   
   • Indent the paragraphs of a letter
2. verb cut or tear along an irregular line so that the parts can later be matched for authentication
   indent.
   
   • indent the documents
3. verb make a depression into
   indent; dent.
   
   • The bicycle dented my car
4. verb notch the edge of or make jagged
   indent.
   
5. verb bind by or as if by indentures, as of an apprentice or servant
   indent; indenture.
   
   • an indentured servant

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