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uptick
[ uhp-tik ]
/ ˈʌpˌtɪk /
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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.
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British Dictionary definitions for uptick
uptick
/ (ˈʌptɪk) /
noun
a rise or increase
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