1. a V-shaped cut or indentation in an edge or surface
2. a level or degree in a scale
3. a narrow pass between mountains

1. to make a notch or notches in
2. to achieve or record
Usage: informal

Examples

• He carved a notch in the wooden post to mark his height.
• The quality of service dropped a notch after the new management took over.
• The hikers passed through a narrow notch in the mountain ridge.
• She notched the stick to keep count of the days.
• The team notched another victory in yesterday’s game.
• Turn the volume up a notch so everyone can hear.
• The arrow found its notch on the bowstring.