uptick
[uhp-tik]
- 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.
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Origin of uptick
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Regarding Muslims, we have clearly seen in recent times an uptick in anti—Muslim bigotry.
The crime stats for the 5th Precinct took an uptick as Linsker was booked on charges that included felony assault.
One hopes that domestic violence shelters will see an uptick in donations—money is a good way to show you actually care.
Adoption professionals say they're seeing an uptick in interest in the Ukraine.
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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January 14, 2014
uptick
- a rise or increase
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