phase

Definition

• n. any distinct time period in a sequence of events
• n. (physical chemistry) a distinct state of matter in a system; matter that is identical in chemical composition and physical state and separated from other material by the phase boundary
• n. a particular point in the time of a cycle; measured from some arbitrary zero and expressed as an angle
• n. (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)

Word forms

Past participle

phased

Present participle

phasing

Past tense

phased

Third person singular

phases

Example sentences

1. n.

   We are currently in a critical phase of the project where all our efforts are needed.

2. vt.

   The team decided to phase the introduction of the new software to avoid overwhelming the users.

3. n.

   Each phase of the experiment must be carefully documented to ensure accuracy.