staging

noun

stag·​ing ˈstā-jiŋ How to pronounce staging (audio)
1
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

Examples of staging in a Sentence

The staging of the play was more difficult than expected.
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The staging is brisk and silly but also impressively consistent. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 14 July 2025 Instead, this production tries to hide its rough edges and half-hearted staging with a callow appeal to nostalgia for something that isn’t even very old yet. Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 11 July 2025 Fitzpatrick and her team tailor their services to the needs of the client, offering everything from interior architecture and staging to graphics and branding. Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 7 July 2025 Band emphasizes intimate connection amid spectacle, staying true to their roots while evolving with creative staging and fresh twists on classic performances. Sonal Dutt, People.com, 4 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for staging

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 20 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

staging

noun
stag·​ing
ˈstā-jiŋ
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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