notches

[/ˈnɒtʃɪz/]

noun/verbpl: notches (noun) / notches (verb - third person singular)

entalhes, entalhos, fendas

1. Small cuts or indentations made in a surface or edge

The carpenter made notches in the wood to fit the joints together.

O carpinteiro fez entalhes na madeira para encaixar as junções.

2. Achievement or success recorded as progress

She notched up another victory in the tournament.

Ela registrou mais uma vitória no torneio.

3. Steps or levels on a scale or hierarchy

He climbed several notches up the corporate ladder.

Ele subiu vários degraus na hierarquia corporativa.

4. Third person singular present tense of 'notch' - to make notches or to record an achievement

The team notches its third win of the season.

O time registra sua terceira vitória da temporada.

NYC Slang

notch it up / chalking up a win

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

entalhes, entalhos

Common usage for physical cuts; 'registra' for verb form

Rio de Janeiro

entalhes, fendas

Colloquially may use 'mossas' for dents or marks

São Paulo

entalhes, recortes

Standard usage similar to general Brazilian

Portugal

entalhes, entalhos, crans

'Crans' is traditional term; 'marca' for recording achievements

notch up a victory

notch in one's belt

up a notch

move up a notch

take it down a notch

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