| Front | notch |
|---|---|
| Back | noun, verbBrE /nɒtʃ/NAmE /nɑːtʃ/noun 1 a level on a scale, often marking quality or achievementThe quality of the food here has dropped a notch recently. My spirits lifted a few notches when I heard the news. see also top-notch 2 a V-shape or a circle cut in an edge or a surface, sometimes used to keep a record of sthFor each day he spent on the island, he cut a new notch in his stick. She tightened her belt an extra notch. verb 1 ~ sth (up) (informal) to achieve sth such as a win or a high scoreThe team has notched up 20 goals already this season. 2 ~ sth to make a small V-shaped cut in an edge or a surface |
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