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Phase
01
a distinct period or stage in a sequence of events or development
Grammatical Information
animacy status
inanimate
plural form
phases
Examples
The project is currently in its planning phase.
02
a phase is a distinct form of matter with uniform chemical and physical properties, separated from other forms by boundaries
Examples
Ice, water, and steam are the three phases of H2O.
03
a particular point in the time of a cycle; measured from some arbitrary zero and expressed as an angle
04
(astronomy) the particular appearance of a body's state of illumination (especially one of the recurring shapes of the part of Earth's moon that is illuminated by the sun)
to phase
01
to adjust or coordinate different components or elements to work together synchroniously
Transitive: to phase components or elements
Grammatical Information
action verb
regular
present tense
phase
3rd person singular
phases
past simple
phased
past participle
phased
Examples
When launching a new satellite, engineers must phase its systems with precision to achieve optimal functionality.
02
to carry out in gradual stages
Transitive: to phase a process or change
Examples
The construction project will be phased over 6 months, starting with site preparation before moving on to the main building construction.
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