1. a space left at the beginning of a line of text, especially to mark the start of a new paragraph
2. a cut or notch in an edge or surface

Examples

• The teacher asked students to use a five-space indention for each new paragraph.
• Most word processors automatically create an indention when you press the tab key.
• The essay format requires a half-inch indention at the start of each paragraph.
• There was a small indention in the metal where the hammer had struck.
• The coastline showed several indentions where the sea had carved into the cliffs.
• She noticed an indention in the soft clay from her finger.