phase is the dictionary form of phased Definition of phase
phase has definitions from the fields of astronomy,chemistry,physical chemistry
1
[ noun ] any distinct time period in a sequence of events

Synonyms

stage

Examples

"we are in a transitional stage in which many former ideas must be revised or rejected"

2
[ noun ] (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

Synonyms

form

Examples

: "the reaction occurs in the liquid phase of the system"

3
[ noun ] a particular point in the time of a cycle; measured from some arbitrary zero and expressed as an angle

Synonyms

phase_angle

4
[ verb ] adjust so as to be in a synchronized condition

Examples

"he phased the intake with the output of the machine"

5
[ verb ] arrange in phases or stages

Examples

: "phase a withdrawal"

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[ noun ] (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)

Examples

"the full phase of the moon"

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