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indent itself


Meanings
  • Transitive verb

    The act of making an impression or mark on a surface by pressing a tool into it.

  • Noun

    The space between the margin and the first line of text in a document.


Variants
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indent , indent on , indented , indented on , indenting , indenting on , indents , indents on
Etymology
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The word 'indent' comes from the Old French word 'indenter', which means 'to mark with a point' or 'to engrave'.


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  1. Indentations have been used in various forms of art for thousands of years, with some of the earliest known examples dating back to ancient civilizations.

  2. The first typewriter, invented in the late 1800s, had a feature that allowed users to indent text by pressing a lever.

  3. In computer programming, indentation is used to indicate the structure of code and make it easier to read.


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  1. Indenture: A formal agreement, often written, between two parties, typically binding one party to work for another for a specified period.


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Indentation has been used in various forms of art, such as in metalworking, pottery, and calligraphy, as well as in literature, particularly in the context of formatting text.

How to Memorize "indent itself"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize pressing a tool into a surface to make an impression or mark. Imagine the tool leaving an indentation in the material.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'indent' with the idea of making a mark or impression.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Indent means make an Impression Deeply' to remember the meaning of the word.


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