What is the meaning of indentation?

noun

  • A concave cut into a surface or edge (as in a coastline.
  • The formation of small pits in a surface as a consequence of corrosion.
  • The space left between the margin and the start of an indented line.
  • The act of cutting into an edge with toothlike notches or angular incisions. .
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