uptick
Americannoun
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a rise or improvement in business activity, in mood, etc.
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Stock Exchange.
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a selling price that is higher than the last price.
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a slight upward trend in price.
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noun
Etymology
Origin of uptick
Example Sentences
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An area seeing an uptick is organised senior living, mainly due to higher incomes and changing family structures.
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026
U.S. jobless claims were subdued again last week, defying forecasts for an uptick as the labor market remains slow but sturdy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
ServiceNow shared that the company’s investments in cybersecurity are paying off as customers move from AI pilots to scaled production, resulting in an uptick in deal volume.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 28, 2026
Two other attorneys who specialize in serving small businesses said they’ve seen a significant uptick in bankruptcy cases that include MCAs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026
“Has there been an uptick in your rumination or intrusive thoughts?”
From "Turtles All the Way Down" by John Green
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