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INDENTATION

(noun)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Indentation.

Indentation - as a noun

A concave cut into a surface or edge (as in a coastline)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
indenture
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
concave shapeconcavityincurvationincurvature
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The formation of small pits in a surface as a consequence of corrosion

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pittingroughness

The space left between the margin and the start of an indented line

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
indentindentionindenture

The act of cutting into an edge with toothlike notches or angular incisions

Example Sentences

"The indentation in the wood showed where someone had leaned against it."
"She pressed her fingers into the soft indentation on the pillow."
"The indentation on the car door indicated an impact from a collision."
"The programmer used proper indentation to make the code more readable."
"The orthopedic mattress had an indentation where the person had been laying."
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Word Game Points

Is INDENTATION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, indentation is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

INDENTATION has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is INDENTATION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, indentation is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
INDENTATION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is INDENTATION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, indentation is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
INDENTATION has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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