indentation

(in′den tās̸hən)

noun

  1. an indenting or being indented
  2. a result of indenting; specif.,
    1. a notch, cut, or inlet on a coastline, etc.
    2. a dent, or slight hollow
    3. an indention; space in from a margin

Origin: indent or indent + -ation

See indentation in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. a. The act of indenting.
    b. The condition of being indented.
  2. The blank space between a margin and the beginning of an indented line.
  3. A notch or jagged cut in an edge.
  4. A recess, as in a border or coastline.

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