staging

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noun

stag·​ing ˈstā-jiŋ How to pronounce staging (audio)
Synonyms of stagingnext
1
: scaffolding
2
a
: the business of running stagecoaches
b
: the act of journeying in stagecoaches
3
: the act of putting on a play
4
a
: the moving of troops or matériel forward in several stages
b
: the assembling of troops or matériel in transit in a particular place

staging

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present participle of stage entry 2, stage entry 5

Examples of staging in a Sentence

Noun The staging of the play was more difficult than expected.
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Noun
Our show is made by people who asked themselves a lot of questions, who made choices in framing, staging, and poured their craft and soul in this series. — Kevin Giraud, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026 The production itself was relatively stripped back, relying largely on the rail and a palette of pink and red lighting rather than some elaborate staging or visuals. — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2026 Read about how that staging unfolds during the epic rumble scene near the end of the show. — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026 Webster’s version of Macbeth won plaudits for its staging and revolutionary use of sound. — Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for staging

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First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of staging was in the 14th century

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“Staging.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/staging. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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staging

noun
stag·​ing
ˈstā-jiŋ
1
: scaffolding sense 1
2
: the putting of a play on the stage

Medical Definition

staging

noun
: the classification of the severity of a disease in distinct stages on the basis of established symptomatic criteria

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