notch
IPA: nˈɑtʃ
noun
- A V-shaped cut.
- Such a cut, used for keeping a record.
- (US slang) Woman.
- An indentation.
- A mountain pass; a defile.
- (finance) A discontinuous change in a taxation schedule.
- (informal) A level or degree.
- (electronics) A portion of a mobile phone that overlaps the edge of the screen, used to house a camera, sensors etc. while maximizing screen space.
verb
- (transitive) To cut a notch in (something).
- (transitive) To record (a score or similar) by making notches on something.
- (transitive) To join by means of notches.
- (transitive, informal) To achieve (something); to add to one's score or record of successes.
- (transitive) To fit (an arrow) to a bow by means of the notch cut at the end of the arrow; to nock.
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Examples of "notch" in Sentences
- The quality of service at this hotel is top-notch
- She turned the dial up a notch to increase the volume of the music
- The team's performance on the field was a notch above their competitors
- He always dresses impeccably, with his tie perfectly positioned at the notch of his collar
- The chef's culinary skills are truly top-notch, creating exquisite dishes that tantalize the taste buds
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