notches
nounUK /ˈnɒtʃɪz/
US /ˈnɑːtʃɪz/
Notches are small cuts or V-shaped marks made on something.
He cut notches in the stick to count the days.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A level or step in a scale or ranking.
The team moved up a few notches in the league table.
3. A narrow pass between mountains.
The hikers crossed the notches before nightfall.
4. To achieve or record something.
She notched up her third win of the season.