Notch: meaning, definitions and examples

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notch

[ nɒtʃ ]

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in technology

A V-shaped cut or indentation, especially in a material or surface.

Synonyms

cut, groove, nick

Examples of usage

He carved a small notch in the wood.
The phone has a small notch at the top of the screen.

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in gaming

A level or stage in a video game, typically representing a significant achievement or milestone.

Synonyms

achievement, level, stage

Examples of usage

He finally reached the final notch in the game.
The boss fight at this notch is really challenging.

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informal

To score or achieve something, especially in a remarkable or noteworthy way.

Synonyms

achieve, attain, score

Examples of usage

She notched up another victory in the competition.
The team notched a win against their rivals.

Translations

Translations of the word "notch" in other languages:

🇵🇹 entalhe

corte
entalhadura

🇮🇳 निशान

खाँचा
काट

🇩🇪 Kerbe

Einschnitt
Schnitt

🇮🇩 takik

sayatan
potongan

🇺🇦 зазубрина

виріз
надріз

🇵🇱 nacięcie

wrąb
karb

🇯🇵 刻み目

切れ目
刻み

🇫🇷 encoche

entaille
coupe

🇪🇸 muesca

corte
incisión

🇹🇷 çentik

kesik
yarık

🇰🇷 홈

절단
흠집

🇸🇦 شق

قطع
نحت

🇨🇿 zářez

výřez
řez

🇸🇰 zárez

výrez
rez

🇨🇳 刻痕

切口
刻痕

🇸🇮 zareza

izrez
rez

🇮🇸 skurður

skor
skurð

🇰🇿 құлақ

кесу
ойық

🇬🇪 ნაჭერი

ჭრილობა
ჩაჭრა

🇦🇿 kəsik

yarıq
kəsim

🇲🇽 muesca

corte
incisión

Word origin

The word 'notch' originated from Middle English 'nocche', which came from Old French 'noche' meaning a notch or hollow. It has been used since the 16th century to describe a V-shaped cut or indentation. Over time, the word has evolved to also refer to levels or stages in various contexts, especially in gaming.