staging

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

Examples of staging in a Sentence

The staging of the play was more difficult than expected.
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The size of a tumor, the involvement of lymph nodes, symptoms, or abnormal blood tests like elevated liver enzymes may prompt doctors to order imaging such as CT scans, bone scans, or PET scans to evaluate cancer staging. — Nicole Pajer, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026 Sumptuous staging, by Mary Zimmerman, evokes the brooding chiaroscuro of Artemisia Gentileschi’s paintings, while Didi Romero relishes every commedia dell’arte lazzo as the big-haired Duchessa. — Rhoda Feng, New Yorker, 24 July 2026 Chief among her accomplishments at the institution are the staging of a traveling retrospective of Marisol, and a major rehang of the museum’s permanent collection. — News Desk, Artforum, 24 July 2026 The city encourages developers to meet with the Charlotte Department of Transportation before starting construction to figure out staging and parking plans. — Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for staging

Word History

First Known Use

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 2 Aug. 2026.

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Kids Definition

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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