Definition of "indentation" in English

noun

1. The act of indenting or state of being indented.

2. A notch or recess, in the margin or border of anything.

   • the indentations of a leaf
   • indentations of the coast

3. A recess or sharp depression in any surface.

4. (typography) The act of beginning a line or series of lines at a little distance within the flush line of the column or page, as in the common way of beginning the first line of a paragraph.

5. A measure of the distance from the flush line.

   • an indentation of one em

6. (law) A division unit of a piece of law distinguished by its indentation or by a dash.