Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

late-stage

adjective
/leɪt steɪdʒ/
Definition
Referring to a later period in a process or development.
Examples
  • Many businesses fail to secure funding in the late-stage of their growth.
  • Late-stage development of the project requires careful planning and execution.
  • He was diagnosed with late-stage cancer, which significantly affected his treatment options.
Meaning
The term ‘late-stage’ is commonly used to describe the final phases of a process, often indicating that something is approaching completion or is in its concluding part.
Synonyms
  • final phase
  • advanced stage
  • concluding period