Definition of «escalation»

Escalation refers to an increase in intensity, severity or magnitude. It can be applied to various situations and contexts such as a rise in prices (price escalation), an intensification of conflict or violence (military escalation) or the worsening of symptoms in a medical condition (disease escalation). The term is often used when describing a gradual increase in something, with each step becoming more severe than the previous one.

Usage examples

The disagreement between the two countries reached an escalation when border troops engaged in violent clashes.
The company faced an escalation of customer complaints due to the poor quality of their products.
The situation in the conflict-ridden area showed an alarming escalation as more armed groups joined the fighting.
The disagreement between coworkers started as a small argument but quickly turned into an escalation of hostility.
The escalation of tension between the two political parties resulted in an unprecedented exchange of verbal attacks during the debate.

Phrases with «escalation»

Sentences with «escalation»

In both cases it could be argued, the programmes were offering prevention of escalation of the behavioural problem and the adult mental health sequelae of behaviour problems. (academic.oup.com)
A proven asset in service restoration and reliable final point of escalation in outage scenarios. (members.climber.com)
Yet the Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO) recently issued a bulletin stating that while they do not endorse the use of escalation clauses, they are not illegal. (remonline.com)
(see all sentences)

Definition of «escalation»

Usage examples

Phrases with «escalation»

Sentences with «escalation»

See also