Uptick
/ˈʌptaɪk/
A small increase in something, often used to describe minor upward changes in statistics, prices, or activity.
Examples
- We noticed an uptick in website traffic after the campaign launched.
- The report shows an uptick in consumer confidence.
- Experts predict an uptick in inflation next year.
- The new policy led to an uptick in applications.
- There was a slight uptick in sales last quarter.
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