staged

staged
/stayjd/, adj.
1. adapted for or produced on the stage.
2. contrived for a desired impression: It was a staged, rather than spontaneous, demonstration of affection.
3. occurring or planned to occur in stages: a staged increase in wages.
[1560-70; STAGE + -ED3]

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