staged method

[/steɪdʒd ˈmɛθəd/]
nounpl: staged methods
método por etapas
1. An approach or technique that is carried out in distinct phases or steps, where each stage is completed before moving to the next
The construction project used a staged method to minimize disruption to traffic.
O projeto de construção utilizou um método por etapas para minimizar a interrupção do tráfego.
2. A systematic procedure in which tasks are accomplished sequentially rather than simultaneously
The teaching curriculum follows a staged method, introducing concepts progressively.
O currículo de ensino segue um método por etapas, introduzindo conceitos progressivamente.
3. In acting and performance, a technique where rehearsal or production occurs in planned phases
The theater company employed a staged method for developing the new play over six months.
A companhia de teatro empregou um método por etapas para desenvolver a nova peça ao longo de seis meses.
This term is widely used in Brazilian and American business, education, and construction contexts. In Brazil, it reflects the preference for structured, organized approaches to complex projects. In the USA, it is common in project management, software development, and educational settings as part of quality assurance and risk management strategies.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
phased approachstep-by-step methodsequential methodincremental approachprogressive method
Antonyms / Antônimos
simultaneous methodconcurrent approachall-at-once method

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
método por etapas
Standard translation used across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
método em fases
Common alternative in technical contexts
São Paulo
método faseado
Used in business and project management contexts
Portugal
método faseado
Preferred term in European Portuguese

Related Words

phaseiterationstagingproceduremethodologyimplementation

Related Idioms & Phrases

take it one step at a time
break it down into stages
go by the book
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