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indenter

indenter

7.2
A program that adds spaces or tabs at the start of lines to show structure
  • noun
  • /ɪnˈdɛntər/
  • Specialized
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  • She used an automatic indenter to fix the inconsistent spacing in her script.

Examples

  • The indenter made the source code much easier to read by organizing the lines clearly.

  • After running the indenter, the program's structure was much more apparent to new developers.

  • The indenter added spaces to the code.

  • Can you show me how the indenter works?

  • The indenter helped the team maintain a consistent format in their programming project.

  • By using the indenter, developers ensured that the code followed the established guidelines.

  • An efficient indenter can save time when editing long documents by automatically organizing the text.

Synonyms

formatter
vsindenter
1 3.9

A person or program that arranges text and data into a clear layout

adds spaces or tabs at line beginnings to show structure

Surface Forms

indenter singular
indenters plural

Morphology

indenter = indent (transparent) = indent + er

A straightforward agent nominalization: someone or something that indents (i.e., formats text); learners who know 'indent' will readily infer this meaning.

Etymology

The word indenter comes from indent, which originally meant to make a 'dent' or space at the edge of a page. So to indent text is to move it in or make a small gap, and an indenter (person or program) creates those spaces to show the structure of the lines.