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How to say: escalation

Spelling: Escalation Syllables  escalation
US accent
/ˌɛskɐlˈeɪʃən/
UK accent
/ˌɛskɐlˈeɪʃən/
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Definition

Definition — an increase to counteract a perceived discrepancy

e.g. “higher wages caused an escalation of prices”

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