escalation

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[edit] Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -eɪʃǝn

[edit] Etymology

Back-formation from escalator.

[edit] Noun

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Escalation

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escalation (plural escalations)

1. an increase or rise, especially one to counteract a perceived discrepancy
2. a deliberate or premeditated increase in the violence or geographic scope of a conflict

[edit] Derived terms

• escalation plan

[edit] Related terms

• de-escalation

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English

[edit] Noun

escalation f. inv.

1. escalation (all senses)