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indentation definition

in·den·ta·tion (in′den tā′s̸hən)

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

Etymology: indent or indent + -ation

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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