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in⋅den⋅tion

[in-den-shuhn]
–noun
1. the indenting of a line or lines in writing or printing.
2. the blank space left by indenting.
3. the act of indenting; state of being indented.
4. Archaic. an indentation or notch.

Origin:
1755–65; indent 1 + -ion
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in·den·tion   (ĭn-děn'shən)   
n.  
    1. The act of indenting.

    2. The condition of being indented.

  1. The blank space between a margin and the beginning of an indented line.

  2. Archaic An indentation or dent.

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