: consisting of something (such as goods or commodities) other than money
in-kind relief for the poor

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In the early 2000s, Rotarians raised $700,000 in monetary and in-kind donations for renovations to Fire Station 13 across from La Jolla High School. Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 July 2025 The city will provide in-kind security again this year, Taylor said. Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 23 July 2025 Now in its seventh season, the CFDA NYFW Fund has supported nearly 50 international editors to date with financial and in-kind support made possible through brand contributions and strategic partnerships. Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 22 July 2025 An in-kind distribution also is helpful when the IRA owns unconventional assets, such as real estate, mortgages, or a small business. Bob Carlson, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for in-kind

Word History

First Known Use

1973, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of in-kind was in 1973

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“In-kind.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in-kind. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.

Legal Definition

in-kind

adjective
1
a
: made in a form other than money
an in-kind contribution to a political campaign
b
: made without conversion (as of assets) into money
an in-kind distribution of assets
2
: made in a form or amount equivalent to another
an in-kind payment to substitute for meals
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