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Topic: Finance

uprate

IPA: /ˈʌpreɪt/

KK: /ˈʌpreɪt/

noun

Definition: An increase in a rating or value, often used in contexts like finance or engineering.

Example: The company announced an uprate of their credit rating due to improved financial performance.

verb

Definition: To increase the rating or performance of something, often to improve its effectiveness or power.

Example: The engineers decided to uprate the engine to enhance its performance.

upscale

IPA: /ˈʌp.skeɪl/

KK: /ˈʌpˌskeɪl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to products, services, or places that are designed for wealthy people and are of high quality.

Example: They decided to stay in an upscale hotel during their vacation.

transitive verb

Definition: To improve or enhance something to make it more appealing or suitable for wealthier customers or a higher standard.

Example: The restaurant decided to upscale its menu to attract more affluent diners.

upscaled

IPA: /ˈʌp.skeɪld/

KK: /ˈʌpˌskeɪld/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has been made larger or improved in quality, often in terms of size, capacity, or sophistication.

Example: The upscaled version of the software includes many new features and enhancements.

verb

Definition: To increase the size, quality, or value of something, often in a way that makes it more luxurious or appealing.

Example: The company upscaled its product line to attract more customers.

upsell

IPA: /ˈʌpˌsɛl/

KK: /ˈʌpˌsɛl/

verb

Definition: To encourage a customer to purchase additional items or upgrades beyond what they originally planned to buy.

Example: The salesperson tried to upsell the customer by suggesting a more expensive model of the phone.

upside

IPA: /ˈʌp.saɪd/

KK: /ˈʌpˌsaɪd/

noun

Definition: A positive or advantageous aspect of something, often contrasted with its negative aspects.

Example: One major upside of working from home is the flexibility it offers.

preposition

Definition: A position or location that is higher than something else, often referring to the top side of an object or area.

Example: The upside of the hill offers a beautiful view of the valley.

upsize

IPA: /ˈʌp.saɪz/

KK: /ˈʌpˌsaɪz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To become larger or increase in size.

Example: The company decided to upsize its operations to meet the growing demand.

transitive verb

Definition: To increase the size or amount of something.

Example: The company decided to upsize its production to meet the growing demand.

upswing

IPA: /ˈʌpˌswɪŋ/

KK: /ˈʌpˌswɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A noticeable increase or improvement in something, such as business activity or a trend.

Example: The company experienced an upswing in sales after launching the new product.

uptick

IPA: /ˈʌp.tɪk/

KK: /ˈʌpˌtɪk/

noun

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.

uptrend

IPA: /ˈʌp.trɛnd/

KK: /ˈʌptrɛnd/

noun

Definition: A situation where something, like prices or business activity, is increasing over time.

Example: The stock market is showing a clear uptrend this quarter.

upturn

IPA: /ˈʌpˌtɜrn/

KK: /ˈʌpˌtɜrn/

intransitive verb

Definition: To increase or improve, especially in terms of economic conditions or situations.

Example: The economy is expected to upturn after the recent reforms.

noun

Definition: A positive change or improvement, especially in economic conditions or business activity.

Example: The company reported an upturn in sales this quarter, indicating a recovery in the market.

transitive verb

Definition: To turn something so that the top side is facing upward or to change its position to be upside down.

Example: The gardener decided to upturn the soil to prepare it for planting.

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