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escalation
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escalation
n.
increase, intensification
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Escalation
Escalation is the process of increasing or rising, derived from the concept of an escalator. Specific uses of the term include:
- Cost escalation, an increase in the price of goods
- Conflict escalation, an increase in the intensity of a conflict
- Escalation of commitment, an aspect of game theory
- Privilege escalation, a computer security process
- Technological escalation, a technological version of an arms race
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escalation
Noun
1. an increase to counteract a perceived discrepancy; "higher wages caused an escalation of prices"; "there was a gradual escalation of hostilities"
(hypernym) increase, step-up
(derivation) escalate, intensify, step up
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escalation
n.
escalation, increase, intensification
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escalation
n.
eskalace; zvyšování
