uptick
nounUK /ˈʌptɪk/
US /ˈʌptɪk/
An uptick is a small increase or rise in something.
The store saw an uptick in sales during the holiday season.
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2. A small upward movement in the price of a stock or share.
Investors noticed an uptick in the company's stock price.
3. A slight upward turn or movement, as on a graph or chart.
The line on the chart showed a tiny uptick at the end.
4. A small increase in the number of something, such as cases or activity.
There was an uptick in traffic during rush hour.