notches

Meanings

• noun

  Markings or indentations made on a surface for various purposes such as measurement or decoration.

  - "The carpenter made notches in the wood to mark the lengths for the shelves."
  - "The tree trunk had notches indicating the growth rings."

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Synonyms

notch up

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with notches
hotes , otes , motes

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Variants

List of all variants of notches that leads to same result
notch , notched , notches , notching

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Etymology

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Originally from Old English 'notec', meaning 'a mark, sign, or symbol'.

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Trivia

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1. Notches can be found on various objects such as musical instruments, weapons, and tools.

2. The term 'notch filter' is used in signal processing to remove certain frequency components.

3. In some cultures, notches on arrows were used to indicate the intended target.

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Related Concepts

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1. Scoring: A process of making notches or marks to indicate progress, achievement, or success.

2. Measurement: A process of determining the size, quantity, or extent of something using notches or other markings.

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Culture

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In various cultures, notches have been used for different purposes such as recording time, measuring lengths, and as decorative elements in art and architecture.

How to Memorize "notches"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a ruler with evenly spaced notches.
   - Visualize a tree trunk with growth rings indicated by notches.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'notches' with the idea of measurement or marking.
   - Think of notches as small indentations or cuts.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember NOTES as an acronym for 'Notches Of Time Elapsed'.

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