Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

initial-stage

noun
/ɪˈnɪʃəl steɪdʒ/
Definition
The earliest phase in a process or development.
Examples
  • The project is still in its initial stage, and many details are yet to be worked out.
  • In the initial stage of the game, players are required to gather resources.
  • The company is focusing on its initial stage before expanding into broader markets.
Meaning
When something is just beginning and has not yet progressed to later phases or stages.
Synonyms
  • beginning
  • starting point
  • first phase
  • launch phase