Meaning of the word uptick in English

What does uptick mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

uptick

US /ˈʌp.tɪk/
UK /ˈʌp.tɪk/

Noun

a small increase or slight upward trend

Example:
There has been an uptick in sales this quarter.
We're seeing an uptick in customer inquiries.