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escalation

,ɛskʌ'leɪʃʌn

Synonyms of escalation Antonyms of escalation Examples of escalation Usage of escalation Parts of escalation Definition that contains escalation Words sounding like escalation Explanation of escalation

noun
an increase to counteract a perceived discrepancy
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"higher wages caused an escalation of prices" "there was a gradual escalation of hostilities"

type of:
increase step-up

Examples of escalation

"higher wages caused an escalation of prices"
"there was a gradual escalation of hostilities"