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indentation

/ˌɪndɛnˈteɪʃən/

Meaning 1

a notch or recess in a surface

“She noticed an indentation in the wooden table.”
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Illustration of indentation: a notch or recess in a surface

Meaning 2

A space at the beginning of a paragraph.

“The writer used indentation to format her essay.”
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Illustration of indentation: A space at the beginning of a paragraph.