escalation
noun
an increase to counteract a perceived discrepancy
“higher wages caused an escalation of prices”
“there was a gradual escalation of hostilities”
Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University
Escalation meaning
What does “escalation” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.
“escalation” is a noun with one meaning. Its most common meaning is: an increase to counteract a perceived discrepancy.