indention

American  

[in-den-shuhn] / ɪnˈdɛn ʃən /

noun

1. the indenting indent of a line or lines in writing or printing.

2. the blank space left by indenting. indent.

3. the act of indenting; indent; state of being indented. indent.

4. Archaic. an indentation or notch.

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indention British  

/ ɪnˈdɛnʃən /

noun

1. another word for indentation

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Etymology

Origin of indention

First recorded in 1755–65; indent ¹ + -ion

Example Sentences

“We have found close to 130 graves, but we know there are some indentions where we think people are buried with no stone,” Lee Ann said.

From Seattle Times

The indention of her teeth planted during practice her sophomore season is a reminder of Kirsch’s no-holds-barred style of play — and at the root of her nickname.

From Seattle Times

Just before totality, specks of sunlight will pop out between the various valleys and indentions in the lunar crust, creating beads of light that sparkle around the edge of the Moon.

From The Verge

Fix it, as well as any other indentions you encounter.

From Golf Digest

This structural color is similar in concept to that seen in the spider’s namesake, the peacock, whose feathers sport miniscule indentions for scattering light.

From Science Magazine