escalation

Meanings

• Noun

  A series of steps or actions that gradually increases in scope or intensity.

  - "The escalating tensions between the two countries led to a full-blown war."
  - "The escalation of the dispute between the neighbors resulted in a call to the police."

• Verb

  To make an issue or conflict worse by adding more people, resources, or intensity.

  - "The protest was peacefully handled until the police escalated the situation."
  - "The bully continued to escalate the situation by bringing more friends."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with escalation
escalator , excalibur , vacillator

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Variants

List of all variants of escalation that leads to same result
escalate , escalated , escalates , escalating , escalation , escalations , escalatory , de-escalate , de-escalated , de-escalates , de-escalating , de-escalation , de-escalations , de-escalatory , re-escalate , re-escalated , re-escalates , re-escalating , re-escalation , re-escalations , reescalate , reescalated , reescalates , reescalating , reescalation , reescalations

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'escaler', meaning 'to climb or mount'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'escalation' is often used in military strategy to describe the gradual build-up of forces or resources in preparation for a larger conflict.

2. The word 'escalator' comes from the Latin word 'scala', meaning 'ladder'.

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Related Concepts

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1. escalation of commitment: A psychological phenomenon where an individual or organization continues to invest more resources into a project or decision, despite mounting evidence that it is failing or not worth the investment.

2. escalation ladder: A diagram or chart used to illustrate the potential escalation of a conflict or dispute, showing the various steps or responses that could be taken at each stage.

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Culture

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In literature, escalation is often used to describe the build-up of tension or conflict in a story. In art, it can be depicted through the use of repetition or increasing intensity. In music, it can be achieved through the use of crescendo or increasing complexity.

How to Memorize "escalation"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a staircase, each step representing an increase in intensity or scope.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'escalator', which also refers to a moving stairway.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'escalate, escalate, escalate' to help remember the meaning.

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