Definition

A small increase or slight upward movement, often used in the context of finance or statistics.

Example

There was an uptick in sales this quarter compared to the last one.

Conversation

Did you see the stock market today?

Yeah, I noticed there's been an uptick in prices.

I wonder what caused that sudden increase.

Maybe some good news about the economy got released.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Uptick is formed from "up" (meaning higher or increased) and "tick" (from the verb meaning to make a small mark or a slight movement). The word "uptick" refers to a small increase or upward movement, particularly in financial contexts.

Memory Tip

Think of something moving 'up' — that's what 'uptick' means, a small increase or upward movement.

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