WordNet-Online
Free dictionary and thesaurus of English. Definitions, synonyms, antonyms and more...
Hint: double-click any word to get it searched!

Google
 

escalation

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun escalation has 1 sense
  1. escalation - an increase to counteract a perceived discrepancy; "higher wages caused an escalation of prices"; "there was a gradual escalation of hostilities"
    --1 is a kind of
    increase, step-up
    Derived form: verb escalate1

Definitions from the Web

Term: Escalation

Description:

Escalation refers to the act of increasing or intensifying something, often in a negative or conflict-oriented context. It can denote the process of a situation, issue, or conflict getting worse, more serious, or more severe over time.

Sample sentences:

  1. The escalation of the argument between the two neighbors led to a physical altercation.
  2. The escalation of tensions between the two countries resulted in a full-blown war.
  3. The company decided to implement cost-cutting measures to prevent the escalation of financial difficulties.
  4. He tried to de-escalate the situation before it spiraled into violence.

Related products:

esbay escadrille escalade escalader escalate escalated escalates escalating escalation escalations escalationtrigger escalator escalator clause escallion escallop escalope de veau orloff escaltion

Sponsored (shop thru our affiliate link to help maintain this site):

WordNet-Online
Home | Free dictionary software | Copyright notice | Contact us | WordNet dictionary | Automotive thesaurus