1. noun stedʒ, steɪdʒ
a) a phase
He is in the recovery stage of his illness.
b) The area, in any theatre, generally raised, upon which an audience watches plays or other public ceremonies.
Completion of an identifiable stage of maintenance such as removing an aircraft engine for repair or storage.
See Also: staging area
2. verb stedʒ, steɪdʒ
a) To produce on a stage, to perform a play.
The local theater group will stage "Pride and Prejudice".
b) To demonstrate in a deceptive manner.
The salesman’s demonstration of the new cleanser was staged to make it appear highly effective.
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