Associations to the word «Escalation»

Wiktionary

ESCALATION, noun. An increase or rise, especially one to counteract a perceived discrepancy
ESCALATION, noun. A deliberate or premeditated increase in the violence or geographic scope of a conflict
ESCALATION PLAN, noun. (call center jargon) A plan that specifies actions be taken when the telephone queue begins to build beyond acceptable levels.

Dictionary definition

ESCALATION, noun. An increase to counteract a perceived discrepancy; "higher wages caused an escalation of prices"; "there was a gradual escalation of hostilities".

Wise words

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