Stages: meaning, definitions and examples

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stages

[ steɪdʒɪz ]

^{Context #1}

in a process

distinct periods or phases in a process or development

Synonyms

levels, phases, steps

Examples of usage

The project is in its final stages.
The disease progresses through various stages before becoming fatal.

^{Context #2}

in a performance

a section of a performance area

Synonyms

platform, scene, setting

Examples of usage

The actors stood on the stage waiting for their cue.
She danced across the stage with grace.

^{Context #3}

developing

to plan, organize, or carry out an event or activity

Synonyms

arrange, conduct, organize

Examples of usage

The company is staging a charity event next month.
She staged a protest against the government's decision.

Translations

Translations of the word "stages" in other languages:

🇵🇹 etapas

🇮🇳 चरण

🇩🇪 Phasen

🇮🇩 tahapan

🇺🇦 етапи

🇵🇱 etapy

🇯🇵 段階

🇫🇷 étapes

🇪🇸 etapas

🇹🇷 aşamalar

🇰🇷 단계

🇸🇦 مراحل

🇨🇿 etapy

🇸🇰 etapy

🇨🇳 阶段

🇸🇮 stopnje

🇮🇸 stig

🇰🇿 кезеңдер

🇬🇪 ეტაპები

🇦🇿 mərhələlər

🇲🇽 etapas

Word origin

The word 'stages' originates from the Middle English word 'stage', which came from Old French 'estage' meaning a floor or story in a building. The concept of different stages or phases in a process evolved over time, leading to its current usage in various contexts.