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uptrend

uptrend

1 3.2
A steady rise over time in popularity or activity
  • noun
  • /ˈʌpˌtrɛnd/
translation icon : tendencia al alza
  • This is why it will be critical that we closely monitor the status of the New Economy Index in the next few weeks, for a reversal of the long-established uptrend in the NEI will signal a reversal of the bull market and economic recovery that has been underway these last couple of years.

And lo and behold, oh, spending exploded in California, which took the downtrend and encouraged an uptrend.

Examples

  • What I find so interesting about the chart is that for a long time, Employment Days in uptrends showed a strong propensity for gains.

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  • So it's, it's actually coming back to a linear uptrend in my model here.

  • We're seeing the uptrend start right here at the beginning of the month.

  • So as you go through these phases, you're going through an uptrend of success in your life.

  • From a trending perspective, the index remains in a long-term uptrend.

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  • So a further query might be why Northern Australia has an uptrend that isn't reflected in the CRU Darwin figures.

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  • What I wonder is, since oil prices have gone down so much, have we seen (or are we starting to see) any signs that the dip in driving (as a proxy for oil consumption) is being reversed back into an uptrend now?

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  • The ratio of global trade volumes to industrial production remained in a relatively stable uptrend as imbalances fueled by credit averaged 3.4% annually more trade than production.

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  • Analysts predict a sustained uptrend in the housing market as demand continues to rise.

  • The company reported a significant uptrend in sales over the past quarter, indicating strong consumer interest.

Synonyms

ascent
vsuptrend
26 4.2

To move upward, either by climbing or by reaching a higher position

is a general ongoing increase in level or popularity over time
upturn
vsuptrend
8 4.0

A rise in business activity, often in the economy

is a broader rise across many areas over time rather than mainly economic
upward spiral
vsuptrend
1 4.1

A situation that keeps getting better over time

is a general steady increase rather than a self reinforcing growing process

Antonyms

downtrend
  • Specialized
2 3.9

A period when prices or activity fall steadily, often in financial markets

How Increasing

to boom
97 3.4
surge
132 4.2
uptrend
1 3.2
growth
1.6
to rise
904 1.0
uptick
17 5.6

Surface Forms

uptrend singular
uptrends plural

Morphology

uptrend = trend (transparent) = up + trend

The meaning is a straightforward combination 'up' + 'trend' indicating a trend that is upward; easily inferable by learners. [Postprocessing: moved 'up' from base_words to prefix]

Etymology

Uptrend is made of the simple parts up and trend, and trend means a 'direction' or where something is going, like a fashion trend. So an uptrend is a direction that goes 'up', meaning a steady increase in things like popularity or activity.