uptick

[ uhp-tik ]

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

  2. Stock Exchange.

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

    • a slight upward trend in price.: Compare downtick.

Origin of uptick

1
First recorded in 1950–55; up- + tick1

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British Dictionary definitions for uptick

uptick

/ (ˈʌptɪk) /


noun
  1. a rise or increase

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