I. ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ adjective
Etymology: stage (I) + wise
: theatrically knowledgeable or effective
a stagewise director
less commanding as musical compositions, but bright and stagewise — C.M.Smith
II. adverb
Etymology: stage (I) + -wise
: with respect to the stage : on the stage
known stagewise by another name