notch in a sentence

📚 Grade Level: Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5

Definition

NOTCH: A small cut or indentation made in a surface, or a degree of achievement or status gained in a particular context.

He earned a promotion and a notch in his career after completing the challenging project.
The carpenter skillfully carved a notch in the wood to ensure a perfect fit.
Her performance at the concert was a notch above anything she had done before.
After years of hard work, he finally felt he had reached a new notch of personal achievement.
The team celebrated their victory, knowing they had raised the bar a notch for future competitions.
He carved a small notch in the wood to mark the height of the table.
The athlete reached a new notch in her performance by breaking her personal record.
After adjusting the settings, he noticed a slight notch in the sound quality.
The beautiful design featured a notch that added an elegant touch to the overall look.
She made a mental note to raise her standards a notch higher for future projects.