staging

noun

stag·​ing ˈstā-jiŋ 

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Every detail seemed deliberately crafted—from the dynamic staging and the precision of the dancers to the audience. —Shelby Stewart, Essence, 26 Dec. 2024

The staging of two successive tournaments within similar time zones in the Americas will greatly enhance viewing figures within the United States for Netflix. —Asif Burhan, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024

In many ways, this actually is a traditional revival in terms of its design and staging, although Santo Loquasto‘s set has some surprises. —Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 20 Dec. 2024

Scott raises the game with the staging of his action — his incredible, hyper-observant, multi-camera mise-en-scène (so different to the original) masterfully wrestles the action into clear and jaw-dropping sequence after sequence. —Christopher Nolan, Variety, 19 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing staging

• staging area
• staging ground
• staging post

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