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Meaning of downtick | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. A small decrease or downward change in something that has been steady or rising.
  2. A stock market transaction or quote at a price below a preceding one.

Examples

“There had been a downtick in April's enthusiasm for schoolwork — a sprinkling of Bs on her report card.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

downtilt Downtime downtitration Downton downtoner Downtonian

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