UPTICK
Meaning of UPTICK in English
n.
Pronunciation: ' ə p- ˌ tik
Function: noun
Etymology: 2 up + 3 tick
Date: 1955
: INCREASE , RISE <an uptick in sales> <an uptick in hiring>
Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.
Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.
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