uptick

[uhp-tik]

noun

1. a rise or improvement in business activity, in mood, etc.

2. Stock Exchange.

   1. a selling price that is higher than the last price.

   2. a slight upward trend in price.

uptick

/ ˈʌptɪk /

noun

1. a rise or increase

Word History and Origins

Origin of uptick¹

First recorded in 1950–55; up- + tick ¹

Example Sentences

“We see an uptick at all of our pantries,” she says, “Anywhere from 10 to 20% increase very quickly after the season ends.”

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India will release inflation data on Monday, which is widely expected to show that price growth has resumed cooling after an uptick in August.

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“This expansion is not comparable to the magnitude of the demand uptick that happened in the last two years,” he said.

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Worries about airport delays have been a focal point in US media in recent days, with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy reporting an uptick in key airport workers calling in sick, causing delays.

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"While many are still anchored there, we see a noticeable uptick in CXO and senior tech leaders exploring India as a serious option," Ms Desai said.

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