stage-n; 9 Senses

Sense Number 1: a definable, or characterized, period of time

Commentary: STAGE[+quantity][+span][+time][+period][+definable]

Examples:
We are studying the boreal stage in the class on paleoclimatology.
The style of the vase suggests it was made during the later stages of the classical Greek period.

Mappings:
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1

Sense Number 2: a developmental point or event, along a continuum

Commentary: STAGE[+event][+developmental][+along_continuum]

Examples:
These insects have a fairly short larval stage.
We are only at the beginning stages of gene therapy tailored to the individual.
Mary had frequent nausea during the first stage of her pregnancy.

Mappings:
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 2

Sense Number 3: large horizontal platform, usually for performances

Commentary: STAGE[+entity][+artifact][+artifact][+platform][+large][+performance]

Examples:
Each member of the graduating class walked on stage to receive their diploma.
The musical was produced on a big sound stage in Hollywood.
John will enter stage left, after Mary drinks the potion and begins her soliloquy.

Mappings:
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 3

Sense Number 4: the theater, as a profession

Commentary: STAGE[+activity][+profession][+theater]

Examples:
He has written several works for stage, television and cinema.
She was a big name on the stage during the 1940s.
The actor said the stage is his life.

Mappings:
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 4

Sense Number 5: a traveled segment of a journey

Commentary: STAGE[+quantity][+distance][+segment][+traveled][+of_journey]

Examples:
We completed the first stage of the journey on foot.
The second and third stages of our trip will be by motor coach.

Mappings:
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 7

Sense Number 6: the context or setting in which something takes place

Commentary: STAGE[+state][+context][+for+action]

Examples:
They are hoping this meeting will set the stage for further negotiations.
China is playing an increasing role on the international stage.

Mappings:
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 5

Sense Number 7: small platform on a microscope where specimens are placed

Commentary: STAGE[+entity][+artifact][+structure][+platform][+small][+microscope][+for_specimen]

Examples:
The pathologist placed the glass slide on the stage to have a closer look.

Mappings:
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 6

Sense Number 8: detachable propelling section of a rocket

Commentary: STAGE[+entity][+artifact][+structure][+section][+propelling][+detachable][+of+rocket]

Examples:
Mission control watched as the second stage successfully detached from the rocket.
They are testing a new three-stage rocket out in Mojave.

Mappings:
WordNet 0.0 Sense Numbers: 7

Sense Number 9: amplifying component of an electronic circuit

Commentary: STAGE[+entity][+artifact][+circuit][+electronic][+component][+amplifying]

Examples:
The text describes a method for creating an integrated circuit stage.

Mappings:
WordNet 0.0 Sense Numbers: 6