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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.

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

notch, recess, hollow, dent, gap

flatness, smoothness

proper indentation, code indentation, indentation mark, indentation level

The process of returning something to its former condition.

An attitude of doubt or disbelief toward claims or accepted ideas.

The food of the gods in classical mythology; something extremely pleasing to taste or smell.

The state or feeling of being calm and in control of oneself.

The state of being greater in number, strength, or importance.

A situation in which no progress is possible; a deadlock.