Definition of "uptick" []

• An increase, especially a small or incremental one: last week's uptick in interest rates. (noun)
• A transaction in a stock market security above the price of the previous transaction. (noun)

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• "Whether the uptick is about setting a precedent against opponents early on or something else, the presence of a player like King can certainly give other teams pause before challenging the Capitals."
• "Whilean $8,000first-time home buyer tax credit and a separate $6,500 repeat home buyer tax creditexpiring at the end of April mayplay a role in influencing sales — after all, the credits exist to spur them — the uptick is notable."
• "Psychologists believe the uptick is most likely linked to the recession, she said."