
Notch
Physical Mark
Notch as a small cut often serves as a physical mark or indicator.

The carpenter added a notch to the wood to mark where to cut.
Measurable Progress
Notches are used to track progress or count occurrences, like on a tally stick.

The hiker marked a notch for every mile traveled.
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