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multistage

multistage

5.5
A machine or process that has more than one stage
  • noun
  • /ˈmʌltiˌsteɪdʒ/
translation icon : multifásico
  • The multistage process of building a car involves various phases from design to assembly.

Examples

  • In this study, participants completed the Subjective Exercise Experiences Scale (SEES; McAuley & Courneya, 1994) prior to and following either a game of rounders or a 20-meter Multistage.

    Academic text (2005)

  • Multistage impressions are formed in three stages.

    Academic text (1990)

  • Note: (a) Multistage area probability sample to the block or segment level.

    Academic text (1991)

  • Various models of vertical turbine multistage lineshaft and submersible pumps serve irrigation, industrial, municipal, mining, and commercial applications.

    Academic text (1997)

  • EXPERIMENT 4: MULTISTAGE IMPRESSIONS

    Academic text (1990)

  • U = unpatted; P = patted; A = buildup A; B = buildup B; C = buildup C; M = multistage; F = F-ratio; p = probability.

    Academic text (1990)

  • In a multistage analysis, researchers examine data across several different steps to ensure accuracy.

  • The multistage competition includes preliminary rounds leading up to the final event.

Synonyms

polyphasic
vsmultistage
  • Specialized
4 8.8

Having several stages or parts

means multiple stages generally but adds sense of varied phase types
multiphasic
vsmultistage
  • Specialized
1 8.7

Having several separate stages in a process, test, or treatment

is the broad idea of more than one stage without scientific emphasis
multistep
vsmultistage
1 4.4

Having several stages that happen one after another

is about phases or stages in general, not only linear steps
multitiered
vsmultistage
1 4.4

Having several levels one above another, like stadium seating

covers processes with sequential phases generally, not only vertically stacked levels
multileveled
vsmultistage
3.8

Having several levels, like a building or an organization

refers to stages in time rather than stacked physical levels

Compounds

multistage rocket
  • Specialized
6.6

A space vehicle with two or more parts that fire and drop as fuel runs out

How Many Stages

multistage
5.5
biphasic
  • Specialized
1 8.3
monophasic
  • Specialized
8.1

Surface Forms

multistage singular
multistages plural

Morphology

multistage = stage (transparent) = multi + stage

Clear prefixal formation from multi- + stage, meaning 'having more than one stage or phase'.

Etymology

Multistage comes from the part multi- meaning 'many', as in multiple, and stage meaning 'step', like a theatre stage or a rocket stage. So a multistage system works in several steps to reach its goal.