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indents

/ɪnˈdɛnts/ /ˌɪnˈdɛnts/

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noun

A cut or notch in the margin of anything, or a recess like a notch.

Examples :

"The jagged indents along the torn edge of the paper made it difficult to tape back together. "

mark writing structure

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noun

A stamp; an impression.

Examples :

"The coin's surface showed many indents from years of being dropped and handled. "

mark stationery

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noun

A certificate, or intended certificate, issued by the government of the United States at the close of the Revolution, for the principal or interest of the public debt.

Examples :

""The historian studied the collection of old indents, hoping to understand how Revolutionary War veterans were compensated for their service." "

government finance history economy nation politics

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noun

A requisition or order for supplies, sent to the commissariat of an army.

Examples :

"The army clerk processed dozens of indents for boots, rations, and medical supplies each morning. "

military war government organization

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verb

To notch; to jag; to cut into points like a row of teeth

Examples :

"to indent the edge of paper"

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verb

To be cut, notched, or dented.

Examples :

"The rough metal sheet indents easily when you press it with your thumb. "

mark appearance

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verb

To dent; to stamp or to press in; to impress

Examples :

"indent a smooth surface with a hammer"

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verb

To cut the two halves of a document in duplicate, using a jagged or wavy line so that each party could demonstrate that their copy was part of the original whole.

Examples :

"The notary indents the two copies of the contract with a special knife, creating matching jagged edges that prove their authenticity. "

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verb

To enter into a binding agreement by means of such documents; to formally commit (to doing something); to contract.

Examples :

"The company indents to deliver the materials by the end of the month, as stated in the signed contract. "

business law commerce

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verb

To engage (someone), originally by means of indented contracts.

Examples :

"to indent a young man to a shoemaker; to indent a servant"

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verb

To begin (a line or lines) at a greater or lesser distance from the margin. See indentation, and indention. Normal indent pushes in a line or paragraph. "hanging indent" pulls the line out into the margin.

Examples :

"to indent the first line of a paragraph one em"

writing language grammar communication style word

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verb

To crook or turn; to wind in and out; to zigzag.

Examples :

"The narrow mountain road indents along the steep cliff face, making for a thrilling, but sometimes scary, drive. "

direction way action

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verb

To make an order upon; to draw upon, as for military stores.

Examples :

"The quartermaster indents supplies from the central depot to replenish the medical tents. "

military government demand