(~es, ~ing, ~ed)
1.
You can refer to a level on a scale of measurement or achievement as a ~. (JOURNALISM)
Average earnings in the economy moved up another ~ in August...
In this country the good players are pulled down a ~ or two...
N-COUNT
2.
If you ~ a success, especially in a sporting contest, you achieve it. (JOURNALISM)
The President is keen to ~ a political triumph that would foster freer world trade and faster economic growth.
VERB: V n
3.
A ~ is a small V-shaped or circular cut in the surface or edge of something.
They cut ~es in the handle of their pistol for each man they shot.
= nick
N-COUNT
4.
see also top-~