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indentation

in·den·ta·tion

UK/ˌɪndɛnˈteɪʃən/ US/ˌɪˌndɛˈnteɪʃʌn/ rare

noun

1.

a concave cut into a surface or edge (as in a coastline)

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2.

the formation of small pits in a surface as a consequence of corrosion

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3.

the space left between the margin and the start of an indented line

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4.

the act of cutting into an edge with toothlike notches or angular incisions

Origin

From indent + -ation.

Phrases

  • hanging indentation

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