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indentation

noun
/ˌɪndɛnˈteɪʃən/

Meaning

A space left at the beginning of a line of text; a notch or deep recess on a surface.

Example Sentences

The teacher asked the students to use proper indentation in their essays.

Synonyms

notch, recess, hollow, dent, gap

Antonyms

flatness, smoothness

Collocations

proper indentation, code indentation, indentation mark, indentation level

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