uptick

up·tick

noun \ˈəp-ˌtik\

Definition of UPTICK

: increase, rise <an uptick in sales> <an uptick in hiring>

Examples of UPTICK

1. <an uptick in sales over the last fiscal year>

Origin of UPTICK

²up + ³tick

First Known Use: 1955

Related to UPTICK

Synonyms: accretion, accrual, addendum, addition, augmentation, boost, expansion, gain, increment, more, plus, proliferation, raise, rise, step-up, supplement, increase

Antonyms: abatement, decline, decrease, decrement, depletion, diminishment, diminution, drop-off, fall, falloff, lessening, loss, lowering, reduction, shrinkage, step-down

Related Words: accumulation, assemblage, collection, gathering; complement; accession, appendix, continuation, extension, uptrend, upturn; jump, run-up, spike

Near Antonyms: deduction, subtraction

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Rhymes with UPTICK

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