Multistage: meaning, definitions and examples

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multistage

 

[ˈmʌltiˌsteɪdʒ ]

Definition

Context #1 | Adjective

project development

The term 'multistage' refers to a process that occurs in several distinct phases or stages. These stages may involve various steps, tasks, or functions that contribute to the completion of a larger project or objective. In project development, a multistage approach allows for better management and assessment of the project's progress and quality. It's commonly used in contexts such as engineering, pharmaceuticals, and business strategies.

Synonyms

incremental, multiple-stage, phased.

Examples of usage

  • Multistage rocket launches into space.
  • The company adopted a multistage approach to product development.
  • A multistage trial was necessary for the new medication.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

  • The prefix 'multi-' comes from Latin, meaning 'many' or 'multiple'.
  • The word 'stage' originates from the Latin 'stagium', referring to a platform or step in a process.

Science

  • Multistage rockets are commonly used in space missions to ensure that stages can drop away when they've used up their fuel.
  • In biology, multistaging can refer to life cycles of organisms, such as insects that undergo metamorphosis during different stages.

Project Management

  • In project management, a multistage approach often involves planning, execution, and evaluation in distinct phases.
  • Agile methodologies break down projects into multistage sprints to improve workflow and adaptability.

Education

  • Learning can be multistage, where students gradually build upon their knowledge, moving from basic to advanced concepts.
  • Curriculum development often uses a multistage process to ensure comprehensive understanding and skill acquisition.

Technology

  • Software development often employs multistage processes for testing, moving from initial testing to user acceptance testing.
  • In data processing, multistage algorithms enhance performance by breaking the computation into manageable parts.

Translations

Translations of the word "multistage" in other languages:

🇵🇹 multifásico

🇮🇳 बहु-चरण

🇩🇪 mehrstufig

🇮🇩 multistage

🇺🇦 багатоступеневий

🇵🇱 wieloetapowy

🇯🇵 多段階の

🇫🇷 multistade

🇪🇸 multietapa

🇹🇷 çok aşamalı

🇰🇷 다단계의

🇸🇦 متعدد المراحل

🇨🇿 vícestupňový

🇸🇰 viacstupňový

🇨🇳 多阶段的

🇸🇮 večstopenjski

🇮🇸 margfaldur

🇰🇿 көпсаты

🇬🇪 ბევრეტაპიანი

🇦🇿 çoxsəviyyəli

🇲🇽 multietapa

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,423, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.