Word Noun
uptick
n.
countable
C1 Advanced US /ˈəpˌtɪk/ UK /ˈʌptɪk/ uptick UK spelling upticks
Definition
n.a small increase in the amount or price of something. It is often used to describe a positive change in the stock market or business sales.
n.a slight increase in the value, level, or amount of something. Frequently used in financial contexts to describe a positive movement in stock prices or economic indicators.
Examples
“The company reported an uptick in sales this month.”
“After several months of falling prices, the housing market saw a small uptick in demand from first-time buyers.”
“While the quarterly report highlighted a modest uptick in consumer spending, analysts remained cautious about the long-term sustainability of the current economic recovery.”
Real-world usage
Etymology
From up- + tick.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level C1 · Advanced
Frequency Occasional
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