Meaning of the word escalation in English

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escalation

US /ˌes.kəˈleɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌes.kəˈleɪ.ʃən/
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Noun

1.

a rapid increase; a rise

Example:
The escalation of violence in the region is alarming.
We need to prevent further escalation of the conflict.
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