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uptick

American  
[uhp-tik] / ˈʌpˌtɪk /

noun

  1. a rise or improvement in business activity, in mood, etc.

  2. Stock Exchange.

    1. a selling price that is higher than the last price.

    2. a slight upward trend in price.

uptick British  
/ ˈʌptɪk /

noun

  1. a rise or increase

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Etymology

Origin of uptick

First recorded in 1950–55; up- + tick 1

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