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Added 10 October 2026

upturn

/ˈʌp.tɜːn/ noun

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about upturn at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

An upward movement or trend as in business activity.

Origin

From Middle English upturnen, equivalent to up- + turn.

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