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indentation

UK
/ˌɪn.dɛnˈteɪ.ʃən/
US
/ˌɪn.dɛnˈteɪ.ʃən/

Translations

indentationnoun
indentations
pl
UK
/ˌɪn.dɛnˈteɪ.ʃən/
US
/ˌɪn.dɛnˈteɪ.ʃən/
encocheRelief ou bord d’un objet : creux ou entaille légère.
There was a small indentation in the metal surface.
Il y avait une petite encoche dans la surface métallique.
indentationTypographie : retrait de première ligne ou décalage du texte.
The indentation of the first line makes the paragraph easier to read.
L’indentation de la première ligne rend le paragraphe plus facile à lire.
retraitTypographie : espace en début de ligne ou de paragraphe.
The editor inserted an indentation at the start of each paragraph.
L’éditeur a ajouté un retrait au début de chaque paragraphe.
Additional translations
entailleMarque en creux ou petite dépression sur un objet.
Synonyms
indent
notch
indenture
recess
depression
mark
indentationadjective
UK
/ˌɪndenˈteɪʃən/
US
/ˌɪndenˈteɪʃən/
Used attributively before another noun, e.g., “indentation depth”.
Additional translations
à indentationEmploi technique.

Definitions

indentationnoun
The action of indenting or the state of being indented.
Indentation of the paragraphs improved the document's readability.
A deep recess or notch on the edge or surface of something.
The coastline was marked by several indentations where the sea had eroded the land.
A space left by indenting a line or block of text.
The first line of each paragraph should have an indentation for better formatting.
indentationadjective
Relating to or used for making indentations.
The indentation depth measurement must be precise.
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