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uptick

[ uhp-tik ]

/ ˈʌpˌtɪk /

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.

Origin of uptick

First recorded in 1950–55; up- + tick¹

Words nearby uptick

uptalk, uptear, upter, upthrow, upthrust, uptick, uptight, uptilt, uptime, uptitling, upton

Example sentences from the Web for uptick

Regarding Muslims, we have clearly seen in recent times an uptick in anti—Muslim bigotry.

Muslims & Jews Unite vs. Abercrombie & Fitch |Dean Obeidallah |December 16, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
The crime stats for the 5th Precinct took an uptick as Linsker was booked on charges that included felony assault.

Protesters Slimed This Good Samaritan Cop |Michael Daly |December 16, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
One hopes that domestic violence shelters will see an uptick in donations—money is a good way to show you actually care.

When Activism Is Worse Than Apathy |Nancy Kaffer |October 6, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
Adoption professionals say they're seeing an uptick in interest in the Ukraine.

Ukraine Is America’s New Adoption Mecca |Tina Traster |February 1, 2014 |DAILY BEAST

This season, the uptick started around Thanksgiving and seems to be ticking ever more upwards since—it may indeed be a bad year.

Suffering From An ‘Incurable Respiratory Disease’ This Winter? Relax. It’s Just RSV. |Kent Sepkowitz |January 14, 2014 |DAILY BEAST

British Dictionary definitions for uptick

uptick

/ (ˈʌptɪk) /

noun

a rise or increase