indentation

noun
UK: /ɪndenˈteɪʃən/
US: /ˌɪn.denˈteɪ.ʃən/

  1. The act of setting a line of text further in from the margin.

    1. The indentation makes the code easier to read.
    2. Proper indentation in your essay is important for good presentation, so double-check it.

  2. The amount that a line of text is set in from the margin.

    1. This paragraph needs a larger indentation.
    2. The coding style guide requires a four-space indentation for each level of nesting to improve readability.

  3. A cut or notch on an edge or surface.

    1. The machine caused a small indentation on the car's door.
    2. After the accident, an indentation remained on the metal where the impact occurred.

Synonyms

depression notch incision hollow recess
indentation verb

  1. To form a notch or hollow in something.

    1. The key indented the soft metal.
    2. Her finger slightly indented the surface of the clay, leaving a clear mark.

  2. To set in from the margin, especially lines of text.

    1. You should indent the first line of each paragraph.
    2. The programming language requires you to indent code blocks to define their structure, which helps in readability.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "indentation" in English means: The act of setting a line of text further in from the margin., The amount that a line of text is set in from the margin., A cut or notch on an edge or surface..

The phonetic transcription of "indentation" is /ɪndenˈteɪʃən/ in British English and /ˌɪn.denˈteɪ.ʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "indentation": depression, notch, incision, hollow, recess.

Example usage of "indentation": "The indentation makes the code easier to read.". More examples on the page.