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escalation

The correct spelling is escalation.

How to pronounce escalation

noun

Say it like: Esc-ala-sho-n

The correct spelling is escalation. An increase or rise, especially one to counteract a perceived discrepancy

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.An increase or rise, especially one to counteract a perceived discrepancy
  2. 2.A deliberate or premeditated increase in the violence or geographic scope of a conflict
  3. 3.(customer support) The reassignment of a difficult customer problem to someone whose job is dedicated to handling such cases.

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