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A stamp; an impression.

ˈɪndɛntCurrent164 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026US

A stamp; an impression.

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#2·Apr 27, 2026US

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.

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#3·Apr 27, 2026US

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

Origin: Partly from , equivalent to (see dent); partly from , endenten, from , from in-, en- + tooth, from. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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Indent means: A cut or notch in the margin of anything, or a recess like a notch.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.

For ESL learners

indent means: A cut or notch in the margin of anything, or a recess like a notch.. Register: neutral, standard English. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.

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  • “the indent after the line about his boots implies they’re correlated in some capacity”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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