Escalation (Noun)
Meaning
An increase to counteract a perceived discrepancy; "higher wages caused an escalation of prices"; "there was a gradual escalation of hostilities".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The government's announcement to cut subsidies sparked an escalation of protests in the city.
- The company's decision to increase production costs led to an escalation of prices across the market.
- The arms buildup was an escalation of the military conflict between the two nations.
- Climate change has led to an escalation of extreme weather events globally.
- The company's expansion into new markets triggered an escalation of competition in the industry.