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Staggered: meaning, definitions and examples

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staggered

 

[ หˆstรฆษกษ™rd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

arranged unevenly

The term 'staggered' refers to something that is arranged in an offset or uneven manner. This can pertain to various contexts such as schedules, payments, or physical arrangements. For instance, staggered payment plans allow individuals to pay off debts over time in smaller, manageable installments. Similarly, staggered work shifts enable a company to maximize efficiency by having employees start and end their shifts at different times. This arrangement is often used to reduce congestion or distribute resources more effectively.

Synonyms

alternating, irregular, offset.

Examples of usage

  • The staggered schedule helped reduce waiting times.
  • They opted for staggered payments to ease their financial burden.
  • Staggered seating arrangements allowed everyone to see the stage clearly.

Translations

Translations of the word "staggered" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น intercalado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเค‚เคฌเคฟเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gestaffelt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bergantian

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‡ะตั€ะณัƒัŽั‡ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ stopniowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฎต้šŽ็š„ใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท alternรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ escalonado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aลŸamalฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‹จ๊ณ„์ ์ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุชุฏุฑุฌ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ stupลˆovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ stupลˆovitรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไบค้”™็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ stopniฤast

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stigavandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะตะทะตะบั‚ะตัั–ะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒฎแƒ•แƒ”แƒ“แƒ แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ardฤฑcฤฑl

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ escalonado

Etymology

The word 'staggered' comes from the verb 'stagger,' which originated in the late Middle English period. The word 'stagger' is derived from the Old Norse word 'stakkr,' meaning to sway or totter. Historically, it has reflected various meanings, including physical instability, as one might stagger when under the influence of alcohol or when feeling faint. Over time, the usage of the term expanded beyond physical imbalance to describe the arrangement of objects, schedules, and other elements that are separated or offset from one another. The concept of staggering has become applicable in many fields, from construction to event planning, emphasizing its functional adaptability.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,391, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.