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escalation

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

  1. an increase to counteract a perceived discrepancy

    noun.act

    Examples
    Higher wages caused an escalation of prices.
    There was a gradual escalation of hostilities.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

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