uptick

[ uhp-tik ]

/ ˈʌpˌtɪk /

noun

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

Stock Exchange.

a selling price that is higher than the last price.
a slight upward trend in price.Compare downtick.

Nearby words

uptalk, uptear, upter, upthrow, upthrust, uptick, uptight, uptilt, uptime, uptitling, upton

Origin of uptick

First recorded in 1950–55; up- + tick¹

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Examples from the Web for uptick

Regarding Muslims, we have clearly seen in recent times an uptick in anti—Muslim bigotry.
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The crime stats for the 5th Precinct took an uptick as Linsker was booked on charges that included felony assault.
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One hopes that domestic violence shelters will see an uptick in donations—money is a good way to show you actually care.
When Activism Is Worse Than Apathy|Nancy Kaffer|October 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Adoption professionals say they're seeing an uptick in interest in the Ukraine.
Ukraine Is America’s New Adoption Mecca|Tina Traster|February 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST

This season, the uptick started around Thanksgiving and seems to be ticking ever more upwards since—it may indeed be a bad year.
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British Dictionary definitions for uptick

uptick

/ (ˈʌptɪk) /

noun

a rise or increase

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