single-stage
|sin-gle-stage|
B2
/ˈsɪŋɡəl steɪdʒ/
one-step process
Etymology
Etymology Information
'single-stage' originates from the combination of 'single,' meaning 'one,' and 'stage,' meaning 'a phase or step in a process.'
Historical Evolution
The term 'single-stage' has been used in various technical fields to describe processes or devices that operate in one phase or step.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to any process with one step, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
involving or consisting of only one stage or phase.
The rocket was designed as a single-stage vehicle.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45