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Definition of indenting - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
writingRare the act or result of creating a space at a line's startRare
- Indenting makes the first line stand out.
2.
generalRare the process of making a notch or depression in a surfaceRare
- Indenting the metal made it easier to fold.
Adjective
1.
notchedRare having a series of cuts or notchesRare
- The indenting edges of the leaves were clearly visible.
2.
text formattingRare having notches or spaces at the marginRare
- The indenting lines made the document easier to read.
Origin of indenting
Latin, in (into) + dens (tooth)
Terms with indenting included in their meaning
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surface dent
the act of indenting or being indented
tool
small tool with conical tip for indenting surfaces
Examples of indenting in a sentence
In the style guide, indenting signals a new paragraph after a heading. Indenting the cardboard created a grip point for opening the box. Indenting the soft pine with a punch left a clear mark for drilling. The indenting pattern on the metal was intricate. Indenting marks were found on the ancient artifact. The indenting feature helps organize the code.
Indenting paragraphs is crucial for clarity.
View all translations of indenting
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- French:alinéa, dentelé, ...
- German:Einrücken, gezackt, ...
- Italian:rientro, dentellato, ...
- Spanish:sangría, dentado, ...
- Portuguese:indentação, serrilhado, ...
- Chinese:缩进, 有锯齿的, ...
- Japanese:インデント, ギザギザの, ...
- Arabic:مُسَافَة الْبَدْءِ, مسنن, ...
- Hebrew:הַזָּחָה, מְחֻרָץ, ...
- Russian:отступ, зазубренный, ...
- Ukrainian:відступ, зазубрений, ...
- Hindi:इंडेंट, कटा हुआ, ...
Definition of indent - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
create depressiontr. Rare make a dent or depression in a surfacetr. Rare
- He indented the soft metal with a hammer..
2.
typographytr./intr. Rare start a line further from the margintr./intr. Rare
- Indent the first line of each paragraph.
3.
shapingtr. Rare create a notch or jagged edgetr. Rare
- He indented the edge of the paper.
Noun
1.
textRare space at the start of a paragraphRare
- Each paragraph begins with an indent.
2.
geometryRare depression or hollow in a surfaceRare
- There was an indent in the car door.
Images of indent
depression or hollow in a surface
Origin of indent
Latin, in (into) + dent (tooth)
Examples of indent in a sentence
She indented the clay with her fingers to create a pattern. Please indent the bullet points for clarity. The teacher asked the students to indent their essays. She indented the clay with her fingers. The carpenter indented the wood for a better grip. Make sure to add an indent to each new section.
The document's format requires a half-inch indent. The table had an indent from a heavy object. Raindrops left indents in the soft soil.
View all translations of indent
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- French:enfoncer, alinéa, ...
- German:eindellen, Einzug, ...
- Italian:ammaccare, rientro, ...
- Spanish:abollar, sangrado, ...
- Portuguese:marcar, recuo, ...
- Chinese:压凹, 空格, ...
- Japanese:へこませる, インデント, ...
- Arabic:نَقَرَ, مَسافَة بادِئَة, ...
- Hebrew:לִיצֹר שֶׁקַע, הַזָּחָה, ...
- Russian:вдавливать, отступ, ...
- Ukrainian:вибивати, відступ, ...
- Hindi:गड्ढा करना, इंडेंट, ...
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