notch
Pronunciación: [nɑtʃ]
Palabra
Contexto: «measurement»
(noun) a small cut or indentation made in a surface or object. Think of a notch like a tiny groove that makes it easier to hold something in place or measure something.
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He made a notch on the tree to mark how tall he had grown.
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There is no notch on this ruler to help us with the measurements.
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Can you see the notch on the edge of this wood?
Contexto: «achievement»
(verb) to make a small cut or mark on something. It can also mean to achieve something, like scoring points. Imagine scoring points in a game and keeping track of it by making a notch.
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She notched her first win in the tournament yesterday.
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He didn't notch any points during the game this time.
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How many notches have you made on your scorecard so far?
Contexto: «status»
(noun) a degree or level of something, often related to skill or quality. It’s like saying you are one notch higher in skill compared to someone else.
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Her cooking skills are a notch above the rest.
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This performance is not a notch better than the last one.
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What notch have you reached in your music lessons?
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