ratcheting

ratcheting
ratcheting ratch‧et‧ing [ˈrætʆətɪŋ] adjective [only before a noun]
ratcheting levels, amounts etc are increasing:

• Film studios are becoming increasingly alarmed at ratcheting costs.

• Vons is doing a fine job, but you've got a weak economy and ratcheting competition.

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ratcheting UK US /ˈrætʃɪtɪŋ/ adjective
ratcheting costs, levels, etc. are increasing: »

Reduced demand and ratcheting costs are forcing many small businesses to close.


Financial and business terms. 2012.

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