Meaning of the word indentation in English

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indentation

US /ˌɪn.denˈteɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌɪn.denˈteɪ.ʃən/

Noun

1.

a cut or notch in a surface or edge

Example:
The impact left a small indentation in the car door.
There was a slight indentation on the surface of the table.
2.

the action of indenting or the state of being indented

Example:
The careful indentation of the paragraphs improved readability.
Proper indentation is crucial for clean code.
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