downtick

[ doun-tik ]

noun

1. a decline or deterioration in business activity, in mood, etc.
2. Also called minus tick. Stock Exchange. a slight downward trend in price.

Word History and Origins

Origin of downtick¹

down ¹ + tick ¹

Example Sentences

The NFL has seen a major downtick in offense this season, due in large part to defensive scheme changes.

From Los Angeles Times

Despite a downtick in laughs, “The Rehearsal” remains fascinating and thought-provoking, and Fielder’s blur of comedy and documentary is endlessly compelling.

From Seattle Times

Still, the downtick was a reality check for the nation’s most populous state.

From New York Times

Sao Paulo officials said a downtick in hospitalizations had justified the decision to restart soccer matches without spectators, reopen stores selling building materials and resume take-out service at restaurants.

From Reuters

But new empirical estimates suggest heating deaths will rapidly outpace the downtick in freezing deaths, adding roughly $23 to the cost figure.

From Science Magazine

Related Words

• decline
• deterioration
• dip
• plunge
• slide
• slump