Noun phrase
/kənˈsɛptʃuəl steɪdʒ/
The term "conceptual stage" refers to the initial phase in the development of an idea or project where concepts are formed, explored, or defined. This stage often emphasizes creativity and brainstorming, focusing on the theoretical aspects before moving on to practical implementation. It is commonly used in various fields including art, design, business, and project management.
Frequency of Use: The phrase "conceptual stage" is more frequently encountered in written contexts (like academic papers, business reports, and design documents) than in spoken language, though it may emerge in discussions pertaining to project development processes.
At the conceptual stage, we will evaluate all possible ideas before proceeding with the design.
На концептуальном этапе мы оценим все возможные идеи перед тем, как перейти к дизайну.
The project is still in the conceptual stage, so we have not yet started any actual development.
Проект всё еще на концептуальном этапе, поэтому мы еще не начали никакую фактическую разработку.
Only after reaching a consensus at the conceptual stage can we move forward with the execution plan.
Только после достижения согласия на концептуальном этапе мы можем перейти к плану выполнения.
While "conceptual stage" is not inherently idiomatic itself, several expressions employ related concepts in discussing development and ideas:
In the early stages
The project is still quite fluid and is still in the early stages of planning.
Проект все еще довольно гибкий и находится на ранних стадиях планирования.
At the drawing board
We are back at the drawing board, revisiting ideas, as we are still in the conceptual stage.
Мы снова за чертежной доской, пересматривая идеи, так как мы все еще на концептуальном этапе.
Put on hold
Due to budget constraints, the project has been put on hold while we are at the conceptual stage.
Из-за бюджетных ограничений проект был приостановлен, пока мы находимся на концептуальном этапе.
Flesh out an idea
Let's flesh out this idea further before we finalize what we want in the conceptual stage.
Давайте доработаем эту идею дальше, прежде чем мы завершит то, что хотим на концептуальном этапе.
From the ground up
Building this proposal from the ground up will take time, especially since we are in the conceptual stage.
Создание этого предложения с нуля займет время, особенно поскольку мы находимся на концептуальном этапе.
The word "conceptual" derives from the Latin word "conceptus," meaning "something conceived," which relates to the act of forming a notion or idea. The term "stage" comes from the Latin "staged," referring to a point in a process or a particular phase of development.
Synonyms:
- Idea formation stage
- Planning phase
- Preliminary phase
Antonyms:
- Execution phase
- Implementation stage
- Final stage