Meaning & use

multistage

adjective·Academic

Consisting of or occurring in several separate stages or phases.

See it in a sentence

The rocket used a multistage design, dropping empty fuel sections as it climbed.

The company adopted a multistage hiring process with interviews, testing, and a trial period.

A note on using this word

Common in engineering (multistage rocket) and in describing processes that unfold in sequential phases.

Words with a similar meaning

This term is best learned through its definition and examples.

Choose a synonym to suit the sentence. Meanings can overlap without being identical.

Make it your own

Write a sentence using “multistage”, then compare your use with the examples above.

Your draft stays on this page and is not sent anywhere.