Up-tick (Noun)
Meaning
A small increase; "the up-tick in terrorist activity".
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- There was a slight up-tick in the company's stock price after the announcement of the new product launch.
- The up-tick in global temperatures over the past decade has been a major concern for environmental scientists.
- Despite the economic downturn, there was a noticeable up-tick in consumer spending during the holiday season.
- The recent up-tick in violent crime has led to increased calls for more police presence in the neighborhood.
- A small up-tick in interest rates is expected to have a negative impact on the housing market.