up tick

/ˈʌp ˌtɪk/
noun
  1. A small increase or rise in something, such as prices, sales, or activity.
    • The stock market saw a slight up-tick at the end of the day.
    • Economists noticed an up-tick in consumer confidence this month.
    • There was an up-tick in sales after the new advertisement.
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