Uptick (noun)

A small, incremental increase, or a small, positive change.

Origin:

From up (in a higher direction) + tick (a small, incremental change).

Examples:

1. The stock market experienced an uptick in trading volume.
2. The company saw an uptick in sales after the new product launch.
3. The disease saw an uptick in cases after the holiday season.
4. The weather forecast predicts an uptick in temperature next week.
5. The new policy led to an uptick in job satisfaction among employees.