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- Dictionaryindentation/ˌɪndɛnˈteɪʃn/
noun
- 1. the action of indenting or the state of being indented: "paragraphs are marked off by indentation"
- 2. a deep recess or notch on the edge or surface of something: "coastal indentations"
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INDENTATION definition: 1. a hole or mark on the surface of something: 2. a space left at the edge of a line of writing…. Learn more.
1. a. : the blank space produced by indenting : indention sense 1a. a half-inch indentation. b. : the action of indenting. indentation of a line of text. : the condition of being indented. a paragraph set out by indentation. 2. a. : an angular cut (such as a notch) or something resembling such a cut in an edge. indentations along the edge of a leaf
1. countable noun. An indentation is the space at the beginning of a line of writing when it starts further away from the edge of the paper than all the other lines. 2. countable noun. An indentation is a shallow hole or cut in the surface or edge of something.
An indentation is a notch, cut, or dent in something. If you take a hammer to a piece of metal, you will make a series of indentations. The dent in indentation shares a root with your dentist, and an indentation is basically like a tooth mark.
INDENTATION meaning: 1. a hole or mark on the surface of something: 2. a space left at the edge of a line of writing…. Learn more.
Indentation definition: a cut, notch, or deep recess. See examples of INDENTATION used in a sentence.
In basic terms, indentation refers to the practice of starting a line of text further to the right than the surrounding lines. It is commonly used to visually separate or highlight specific parts of a document, creating a more structured and organized layout.
1. a hollowed, notched, or cut place, as on an edge or on a coastline. 2. a series of hollows, notches, or cuts. 3. the act of indenting or the condition of being indented. 4. (Printing, Lithography & Bookbinding) Also called: indention or indent the leaving of space or the amount of space left between a margin and the start of an indented line.
indentation. noun. /ˌɪndenˈteɪʃn/ [countable] a cut, gap or mark in the edge or surface of something. The horse's hooves left deep indentations in the mud. These indentations are common on the Pacific coast. Questions about grammar and vocabulary? Find the answers with Practical English Usage online, your indispensable guide to problems in English.
INDENTATION definition: a mark, cut, or hole in the surface of something. Learn more.
