notch
/nɑtʃ/
noun
- A V-shaped cut or indentation in a surface or edge.
- The carpenter cut a notch in the wood so the pieces would fit together.
- He carved a small notch in the stick to mark the distance.
- The belt has an extra notch for when you need it a little looser.
- A level or degree on a scale, often used figuratively.
- The tension in the room went up a notch when the boss walked in.
- She moved up another notch in the company's ranking system.
- The team turned up their performance a notch in the second half.
Synonyms
verb
- To cut a V-shaped mark or indentation into something.
- The scout notched a tree to mark the trail.
- He notched the end of the arrow so the string would fit.
- She notched the edge of the paper to keep track of the pages.
- To achieve or earn something, especially a victory or score.
- The company notched record profits this quarter.
- She notched a perfect score on the final exam.
- The team notched their third win of the season.