uptick

American  

[uhp-tik] / ˈʌpˌtɪk /

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.

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uptick British  

/ ˈʌptɪk /

noun

1. a rise or increase

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Etymology

Origin of uptick

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

Example Sentences

“We probably will see an uptick in EV adoption and particularly hybrid adoption” if gas prices stay high, said Sam Abuelsamid, an auto analyst at Telemetry Agency.

From Los Angeles Times

But if you look at how the markets are responding, today there’s an uptick in Live Nation stock.

From Los Angeles Times

The sector is insulated from a weak labor market, and will benefit from an uptick in corporate activity, the analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal

Pan expressed deep concern about the state of public health, particularly the uptick in measles.

From Los Angeles Times

Before a mass deployment, the shop tends to see an uptick in military motivational, or “moto,” tattoos, which often feature unit numbers or slogans.

From Los Angeles Times