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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

escalations

/ɛˈskælɪˌeɪʃənz/ noun · British & US
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What does escalations mean?

noun

The act of making something worse or more serious, or a series of events that become more severe or intense. In business, a process of taking a problem or issue to a higher level of management or authority.

Example

"The company's customer service team was unable to resolve the issue, so it was escalated to the CEO's office."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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