notch (EN)

noun, verb

noun “notch”

1. a level or degree, often used informally to compare things
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   Her cooking skills have gone up a notch since she started culinary school.
2. a V-shaped cut, usually made for a specific purpose or as a mark
   He carved a notch in the wooden stick for every day they were stranded on the island.
3. a part of a mobile phone that extends over the edge of the screen, typically containing the camera or sensors
   The new smartphone model has a smaller notch at the top, allowing for a larger display area.

verb “notch”

1. to achieve or accomplish something, often used informally to talk about successes
   She notched another victory in her belt by winning the chess tournament.
2. to make a V-shaped cut in something
   She notched the stick every time she finished reading a book, creating a visual record of her accomplishment.