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noun (名詞)
uptick
わずかな増加、上昇
💡 Usage & Nuance:
TOEICでは、市場動向や売上データ、株価などのグラフやレポートで「わずかな増加」を示す際に使われます。
🔄 Paraphrase & Synonyms
increase
rise
gain
📝 Business Examples
Analysts observed an uptick in consumer spending during the holiday season.
アナリストはホリデーシーズン中の消費者支出にわずかな増加を観測した。
Part 5 Practice Quiz
Verify your vocabulary strength for "uptick"
After a period of stagnation, the company reported a slight _______ in sales last quarter.
🎉 正解 / Correct!
解説: 停滞期の後で売上に「わずかな上昇」があった、という文脈が適切です。
English: Following a period of stagnation, a 'slight uptick' in sales indicates an increase.
English: Following a period of stagnation, a 'slight uptick' in sales indicates an increase.
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