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View usage for: (nɒtʃ) Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense notches, present participle notching, past tense, past participle notched1. countable nounYou can refer to a level on a scale of measurement or achievement as a notch. [journalism] Average earnings in the economy moved up another notch in August. In this country the good players are pulled down a notch or two. On the third day, General Zhang raised the temperature of the assembly a few notches. Synonyms: level, step, degree, grade More Synonyms of notch 2. verbIf you notch a success, especially in a sporting contest, you achieve it. [journalism] Steve Bull notched his 200th goal for Wolves as they beat Leicester 3-0. [VERB noun] The President is keen to notch a political triumph that would foster freer worldtrade and faster economic growth. [VERB noun] Synonyms: cut, mark, score, nick More Synonyms of notch 3. countable nounA notch is a small V-shaped or circular cut in the surface or edge of something. They cut notches in the handle of their pistol for each man they shot. [+ in] 4. See also top-notch Phrasal verbs: See notch up More Synonyms of notch (nɒtʃ) noun1. a V-shaped cut or indentation; nick 2. a cut or nick made in a tally stick or similar object 3. US and Canadian a narrow pass or gorge 4. informal a step or level (esp in the phrase a notch above) 5. a small area removed from the bezel of an electronic device in order to increase the functional screen area verb (transitive)6. to cut or make a notch in 7. to record with or as if with a notch 8. (usually foll by up) informal to score or achieve the team notched up its fourth win Word origin C16: from incorrect division of an otch (as a notch), from Old French oche notch, from Latin obsecāre to cut off, from secāre to cut notch in American English (nɑtʃ) noun1. a concave or V-shaped cut or indentation in an edge or across a surface 2. US a narrow pass with steep sides; defile; gap 3. Informal a step; grade; degree; peg a notch below average verb transitive4. to cut a notch or notches in; indent with notches 5. to record or tally, as by means of notches Derived forms notcher (ˈnotcher) noun Word origin prob. < ME (a)n oche < OFr oche, osche, a notch < oschier, to notch Examples of 'notch' in a sentencenotch His rehabilitation has advanced another notch.They have notched two assists and two goals, compared with none for their predecessors.Now, the anticipation cranked up another notch.Last season they notched another Haydock win on his ideal heavy ground.The quality of main news reporting moved up a notch.But it is a notch above average all the same.He is certain he can notch a similar tally next time around.He has a fine record fresh and notched three course victories.The pressure on him was ratcheted up another notch. Man has notched up three quarters of sales growth so is not simply buying in assets.Now they have moved up a notch.His actions ratcheted the thing up another notch again.It has certainly notched up successes.Italy and Spain had their ratings cut by two notches.So City notch up their third successive scoring draw.The forward had not scored this season, but notched two in each half.The downgrade is two notches above junk status, which keeps it in the investment grade.But the Gunners did notch up their third clean sheet on the bounce.For a full decade, it notched up record results year after year.It was a move which is already paying dividends as they notched up a fourth victory in a row and their fifth without defeat.The Whites had to come from two goals down to notch their fifth away league win of the season.Today official figures are likely to show that Britain has now notched up two years of continuous economic growth.All her wins have come at this track and she was unlucky not to notch a fourth course success in January. British English: notch NOUN You can refer to a level on a scale of measurement or achievement as a notch. Average earnings in the economy moved up another notch in August. - American English: notch
- Brazilian Portuguese: degrau
- Chinese: 等级
- European Spanish: nivel
- French: cran
- German: Kerbe
- Italian: tacca
- Japanese: 段階
- Korean: 단계
- European Portuguese: degrau
- Latin American Spanish: nivel
British English: notch VERB If you notch a success, especially in a sporting contest, you achieve it. He notched his 200th goal for the team as they beat the competition 3-0. - American English: notch
- Brazilian Portuguese: registrar
- Chinese: 获得
- European Spanish: apuntarse
- French: remporter
- German: erzielen
- Italian: mettersi in tasca
- Japanese: 達成する
- Korean: >달성하다높은 점수 및 단계에
- European Portuguese: registar
- Latin American Spanish: apuntarse
Chinese translation of 'notch' n (c) - (in wood, blade)
凹口 (āokǒu) (个(個), gè) - (= level)
等级(級) (děngjí)
Definition a step or level (informal) Average earnings in the economy moved up another notch in August. Definition a V-shaped cut The blade had a hole through the middle and a notch on one side. Definition to cut a notch in a bamboo walking stick with a notched handle phrasal verbSee notch something upAdditional synonymsDefinition a stage in a scale of relative amount or intensity Synonyms level, range, standard, quality, measure, scale, extent, quantity, ratio, scope, intensity, calibre, severity, ambit, point, mark, step, limit, unit, division, scale, interval, notch (informal), rung Definition a rank or level of importance in a company or organization Staff turnover is high among junior grades. Synonyms level, position, rank, group, order, class, stage, step, station, category, rung, echelonDefinition a cut, esp. one made during a surgical operation It involves making a tiny incision in the skin. Synonyms cut, opening, slash, notch, slit, gash- notable
- notably
- notation
- notch
- notch something up
- note
- notebook
Additional synonymsDefinition to notch (an edge or border) the country's heavily indented coastline Synonyms notch, cut, score, mark, nick, pink, scallop, dint, serrate Definition a hollow, notch, or cut, as on an edge or on a coastline With a knife make slight indentations around the pastry. Synonyms notch, cut, nick, depression, pit, dip, bash (informal), hollow, dent, jag, dimpleDefinition a visible impression on a surface, such as a spot or scratch The dogs rub against the walls and make dirty marks. Synonyms spot, stain, streak, smudge, line, nick, impression, scratch, bruise, scar, dent, blot, blemish, blotch, pock, splotch, smirch Definition to make a visible impression, trace, or stain on How do you stop the horses marking the turf? Synonyms scar, scratch, dent, imprint, nick, brand, impress, stain, bruise, streak, blot, smudge, blemish, blotch, splotch, smirch Definition a small notch or cut The barbed wire had left only the tiniest nick below my right eye. Synonyms cut, mark, scratch, score, chip, scar, notch, dent, snick Definition to make a small cut in A sharp blade is likely to nick the skin and draw blood. Synonyms cut, mark, score, damage, chip, scratch, scar, notch, dent, snick low maths scores Synonyms rating, mark, grade, percentage Definition to make cuts or lines in or on Lightly score the surface of the steaks with a sharp cook's knife. Synonyms cut, scratch, nick, mark, mar, slash, scrape, notch, graze, gash, gouge, deface, indent, crosshatch, make a groove in Definition to mark or cut (the surface of something) with a rough or sharp instrument Knives will scratch the worktop. Synonyms mark, cut, score, damage, grate, graze, etch, lacerate, incise, make a mark on Definition a degree or rank in a series or scale This is the final step in the career ladder. Synonyms level, rank, remove, degree |