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The de?nitions and procedures for measuring geometrical characteristics of indented wire are provided so that purchasers and suppliers have common de?nitions and measuring procedures for indent characteristics. The intention of these de?nitions and measuring methods is not to provide a dimensional speci?cation for indent characteristics, but rather common measurement procedure(s) for quantifying indent geometry. This practice was developed to specifically characterize indents from ASTM A881/A881M wire for use in prestressed concrete; however, this practice could be applied to other negatively-indented wire products.