Indentation - definition, pronunciation, transcription
Amer.
|ˌɪndenˈteɪʃn|
Brit.
|ɪndenˈteɪʃ(ə)n|
noun
- a concave cut into a surface or edge (as in a coastline) (syn: indenture)
- the formation of small pits in a surface as a consequence of corrosion (syn: pitting, roughness)
- the space left between the margin and the start of an indented line (syn: indent, indention, indenture)
- the act of cutting into an edge with toothlike notches or angular incisions
- the formation of small pits in a surface as a consequence of corrosion (syn: pitting, roughness)
- the space left between the margin and the start of an indented line (syn: indent, indention, indenture)
- the act of cutting into an edge with toothlike notches or angular incisions
Extra examples
Our style guidelines call for indentation of the first line of each paragraph.
There were several small indentations in the surface of the table.
Make an indentation in the center of each cookie.
Word forms
noun
singular: indentation
plural: indentations
singular: indentation
plural: indentations
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