Upcreep

noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A gradual movement upwards.

    "[…] the absence of a governmental wage policy and our continuing upcreep in wage rates […]"

Verb
  1. 1
    To creep upwards. intransitive

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"[…] the absence of a governmental wage policy and our continuing upcreep in wage rates […]"

Etymology

From up- + creep.

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