NOTCH


Meaning of NOTCH in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ nɒtʃ ]

( notches, notching, notched)

1.

You 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...

N-COUNT

2.

If you notch a success, especially in a sporting contest, you achieve it. ( JOURNALISM )

The President is keen to notch a political triumph that would foster freer world trade and faster economic growth.

VERB : V n

3.

A 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.

= nick

N-COUNT

4.

see also top-notch

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