word
Escalation
Eh-skuh-LAY-shuhn
/ˌɛskʌˈleɪʃʌn/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
escalation
Dictionary meaning
An increase to counteract a perceived discrepancy.
Examples
- Higher wages caused an escalation of prices.
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