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indentation

/ɪnˌdɛnˈteɪʃən/

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noun

The act of indenting or state of being indented.

Examples :

"The teacher asked us to use proper indentation when writing the code to make it easier to read. "

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noun

A notch or recess, in the margin or border of anything

Examples :

"indentations of the coast"

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noun

A recess or sharp depression in any surface.

Examples :

"The key left a noticeable indentation in the car door. "

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noun

The act of beginning a line or series of lines at a little distance within the flush line of the column or page, as in the common way of beginning the first line of a paragraph.

Examples :

"The indentation at the beginning of each new paragraph in the essay helped the reader easily follow the different sections. "

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A measure of the distance from the flush line

Examples :

"an indentation of one em"

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A division unit of a piece of law distinguished by its indentation or by a dash

Examples :

"The lawyer pointed to the third indentation in the contract, explaining that it outlined the specific terms of payment after the initial deposit. "