Notch meaning : A V-shaped cut. An indentation. A mountain pass; a defile. A discontinuous change in a taxation schedule. A level or degree. A portion of a mobile phone that overlaps the edge of the screen, used to house camera, sensors etc. while maximizing screen space. To cut a notch in (something). To record (a score or similar) by making notches on something. To join by means of notches. To achieve (something); to add to one's score or record of successes. To fit (an arrow) to a bow by means of the notch cut at the end of the arrow; to nock.