# uptick

/ˈəpˌtɪk/ (US) · /ˈʌptɪk/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/uptick
Updated: 2026-05-26

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

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