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Noun
Definition: any distinct time period in a sequence of events; "we are in a transitional stage in which many former ideas must be revised or rejected"
Definition: (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; "the reaction occurs in the liquid phase of the system"
Definition: a particular point in the time of a cycle; measured from some arbitrary zero and expressed as an angle
Definition: (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); "the full phase of the moon"
Definition: A distinguishable part of a sequence or cycle occurring over time.
Verb
Definition: arrange in phases or stages; "phase a withdrawal"
Definition: adjust so as to be in a synchronized condition; "he phased the intake with the output of the machine"
Definition: To begin—if construed with "in"—or to discontinue—if construed with out—(doing) something over a period of time (i.e. in phases).