notch

English

/nɒtʃ/, /nɑtʃ/

noun
Definitions
  • A V-shaped cut.
  • An indentation.
  • A mountain pass; a defile.
  • (finance) A discontinuous change in a taxation schedule.
  • (informal) A level or degree.
  • (electronics) A portion of a mobile phone that overlaps the edge of the screen, used to house camera, sensors etc. while maximizing screen space.

Etymology

Derived from Middle French oche (notch).

Origin

Middle French

oche

Gloss

notch

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