Adjective
Of an event, intentionally performed while being falsely contrived to appear authentic or coincidental.
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The car accident was actually staged so he could collect the insurance money.
Intended for the stage as in a theater.
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The staged performance was good, but I liked the book better.
Adjective
written for or performed on the stage
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a staged version of the novel
deliberately arranged for effect
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one of those artfully staged photographs