Upturn: meaning, definitions and examples
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upturn
[ หสpหtษrn ]
economic improvement
An upturn refers to a period of improvement or increase, particularly in an economic context. It indicates a recovery from a downturn, marked by rising indices, production levels, and employment rates. An upturn can be characterized by heightened consumer confidence and increased spending. It is often associated with broader trends in economic cycles, where recovery leads to growth in various sectors of the economy.
Synonyms
improvement, increase, recovery, upswing.
Examples of usage
- The economy experienced a significant upturn last quarter.
- Many businesses reported an upturn in sales following the holiday season.
- Analysts predict an upturn in the job market in the coming months.
Translations
Translations of the word "upturn" in other languages:
๐ต๐น aumento
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคคเฅเคฅเคพเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช Aufschwung
๐ฎ๐ฉ kenaikan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะดะนะพะผ
๐ต๐ฑ wzrost
๐ฏ๐ต ไธๆ
๐ซ๐ท reprise
๐ช๐ธ aumento
๐น๐ท artฤฑล
๐ฐ๐ท ์์น
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงุฑุชูุงุน
๐จ๐ฟ nรกrลฏst
๐ธ๐ฐ nรกrast
๐จ๐ณ ไธๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ poveฤanje
๐ฎ๐ธ hรฆkkun
๐ฐ๐ฟ ำฉัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฆแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ artฤฑm
๐ฒ๐ฝ aumento
Etymology
The term 'upturn' originated from the combination of the prefix 'up' and the word 'turn'. The prefix 'up' has been used in the English language since Old English, signifying directionality or improvement. 'Turn', which comes from the Old English 'turnian', refers to the action of changing direction or position. The specific use of 'upturn' in economic contexts began to appear in the early 20th century, particularly during discussions surrounding market behaviors and economic cycles. It reflects a broader shift in the English language, where compound words gained popularity to succinctly convey complex ideas. Over time, 'upturn' has become a staple in economic jargon, often used by analysts, policymakers, and business leaders to discuss trends and forecasting.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #23,376, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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- 23373 nudge
- 23374 matriculated
- 23375 susceptibilities
- 23376 upturn
- 23377 realizable
- 23378 unfitness
- 23379 expansionist
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