phase

1 of 2

noun

ˈfāz

: a particular appearance or state in a regularly recurring cycle of changes

phases of the moon

: a distinguishable part in a course, development, or cycle

the early phases of her career

: an aspect or part (as of a problem) under consideration

: the point or stage in a period of uniform circular motion, harmonic motion, or the periodic changes of any magnitude varying according to a simple harmonic law to which the rotation, oscillation, or variation has advanced from its standard position or assumed instant of starting

: a homogeneous, physically distinct, and mechanically separable portion of matter present in a nonhomogeneous physicochemical system

: an individual or subgroup distinguishably different in appearance or behavior from the norm of the group to which it belongs

also : the distinguishing peculiarity

phasic

ˈfā-zik

adjective

phase

2 of 2

verb

phased; phasing

transitive verb

: to adjust so as to be in a synchronized condition

: to conduct or carry out by planned phases

: to introduce in stages

—usually used with in

phase in new models

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Phase and Faze

Phase and faze are homophones (words pronounced alike but different in meaning, derivation, or spelling) that may easily be confused. Despite the similarity in pronunciation, these words bear little semantic resemblance to one another.

Although phase can function as a verb – it is found especially in combinations such as phase out, phase in, and phase into, meaning “to end, begin, etc. in phases” – the word is most commonly encountered as a noun, in which it typically carries a meaning related to steps in a process, cycles, or stages of development (as in “phases of the moon”).

Faze is generally used only as a verb, and means “to daunt or disconcert.” It often appears in negative expressions such as “it didn’t faze her a bit” or “nothing fazes him.”

Example Sentences

Noun The project will be done in three phases. He's in the final phase of treatment now. The building project marks a new phase in the town's development. He has been throwing tantrums a lot, but the doctor says it's just a phase. a calendar based on the phases of the moon

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The first phase of the program is an assessment via a survey, and in-person focus groups of older individuals randomly selected from voting records throughout the county.

Gretchen Cuda Kroen, cleveland, 15 Sep. 2022 The idea was to create work that would unite the community in the wake of the first phase of the pandemic.

Deborah Martin, San Antonio Express-News, 14 Sep. 2022 Public feedback is the first phase of the north-south corridor plan.

Lilly Price, Baltimore Sun, 14 Sep. 2022 According to TV Academy president and COO Maury McIntyre, that first phase of vetting is almost complete.

Michael Schneider, Variety, 12 Sep. 2022 But now, with the backing of Disney’s board and a recent three-year contract extension, Chapek has an opportunity to turn to a new phase in his reign and close the books on those rocky early days.

Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2022 The vehicles, which are expected to launch in 2024, represent the first phase of the brand’s plan to fully electrify its entire global lineup.

Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2022 The first phase will begin with the donation of the hoop houses on the southern end of the site in spring 2023.

Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2022 The first phase of the $1.8 million project will cease airport operations until Sept. 16 and require active air operations to move to other regional airfields.

Anna Kaminski, oregonlive, 7 Sep. 2022

Verb

Now, just as Mora felt about USC, anything extra with Syracuse doesn’t phase him.

Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 7 Sep. 2022 The measure to phase gasoline cars out of the state is a historic one in the US and would be one of the first such bans worldwide.

Alexandra Meeks, CNN, 26 Aug. 2022 That the Cardinals drafted three players at his position — Cameron Thomas, Myjai Sanders and Jesse Luketa — doesn't seem to phase Dimukeje, who accepts and feeds off the competition.

José M. Romero, The Arizona Republic, 15 Aug. 2022 There’s also phase 2 with a new concession stand, restroom facility, splash pad, playground equipment and resurfaced parking lot planned for Calvin Park.

John Benson, cleveland, 20 July 2022 This recipe is so creamy and indulgent that the addition of peas won't even phase picky eaters.

Katelyn Lunders, Woman's Day, 15 June 2022 Playing in the shadow of Tom Brady didn’t seem to phase the young quarterback last season.

Mark Daniels, USA TODAY, 26 July 2022 The program will announce the 10 writers accepted to phase one on Aug. 8.

Wilson Chapman, Variety, 15 July 2022 The bureau will also phase in increases to parking permit costs over four years.

oregonlive, 1 Mar. 2022 See More

Medical Definition

phase

noun

ˈfāz

: a particular appearance or state in a regularly recurring cycle of changes

: a distinguishable part in a course, development, or cycle

the early phases of a disease

: a point or stage in the period of a periodic motion or process (as a light wave or a vibration) in relation to an arbitrary reference or starting point in the period

: a homogeneous, physically distinct, and mechanically separable portion of matter present in a nonhomogeneous physicochemical system

especially : one of the fundamental states of matter usually considered to include the solid, liquid, and gaseous forms

: an individual or subgroup distinguishably different in appearance or behavior from the norm of the group to which it belongs

also : the distinguishing peculiarity

phase 1 of 2

noun

as in aspect

a certain way in which something appears or may be regarded the moral phase of the problem has yet to be considered

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

aspect
side
hand
angle
part
period
facet
stage
state
element
shape
condition
component
step
appearance
look
view
regard
air
character
version
dimension
perspective
position
face
color
instance
particular
interpretation
factor
case
standpoint
reading
viewpoint
outlook
translation
semblance
article
item
stance
complexion
matter
count
rendering
shoes
posture
respect
visage
detail
point
slant

as in stage

an individual part of a process, series, or ranking in the final phase of production

Synonyms & Similar Words

stage
chapter
step
point
place
degree
grade
inch
aspect
cut
side
amount
peg
angle
notch
facet
plane
measure
increment
decrement

phase

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verb

as in to condition

Synonyms & Similar Words

condition
shape
model
fashion
rig
pattern
adjust
adapt
regulate
gear
register
suit
fine-tune
match
readjust
square
edit
tailor
correct
fit
tune
conform
acclimate
accommodate
acclimatize
readapt
put
root
doctor
prime
fiddle (with)
customize
establish
harmonize
season
orient
prepare
attune
familiarize
equip
orientate
rehearse
settle
acquaint
harden
toughen
inure

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

misadjust

单词	phase
释义	phase 1 of 2 noun ˈfāz 1 : a particular appearance or state in a regularly recurring cycle of changes phases of the moon 2 a : a distinguishable part in a course, development, or cycle the early phases of her career b : an aspect or part (as of a problem) under consideration 3 : the point or stage in a period of uniform circular motion, harmonic motion, or the periodic changes of any magnitude varying according to a simple harmonic law to which the rotation, oscillation, or variation has advanced from its standard position or assumed instant of starting 4 : a homogeneous, physically distinct, and mechanically separable portion of matter present in a nonhomogeneous physicochemical system 5 : an individual or subgroup distinguishably different in appearance or behavior from the norm of the group to which it belongs also : the distinguishing peculiarity phasic ˈfā-zik adjective phase 2 of 2 verb phased; phasing transitive verb 1 : to adjust so as to be in a synchronized condition 2 : to conduct or carry out by planned phases 3 : to introduce in stages —usually used with in phase in new models Phrases in phase : in a synchronized or correlated manner out of phase : in an unsynchronized manner : not in correlation Did you know? Phase and Faze Phase and faze are homophones (words pronounced alike but different in meaning, derivation, or spelling) that may easily be confused. Despite the similarity in pronunciation, these words bear little semantic resemblance to one another. Although phase can function as a verb – it is found especially in combinations such as phase out, phase in, and phase into, meaning “to end, begin, etc. in phases” – the word is most commonly encountered as a noun, in which it typically carries a meaning related to steps in a process, cycles, or stages of development (as in “phases of the moon”). Faze is generally used only as a verb, and means “to daunt or disconcert.” It often appears in negative expressions such as “it didn’t faze her a bit” or “nothing fazes him.” Synonyms Noun angle aspect facet hand side See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun The project will be done in three phases. He's in the final phase of treatment now. The building project marks a new phase in the town's development. He has been throwing tantrums a lot, but the doctor says it's just a phase. a calendar based on the phases of the moon Recent Examples on the Web Noun The first phase of the program is an assessment via a survey, and in-person focus groups of older individuals randomly selected from voting records throughout the county. Gretchen Cuda Kroen, cleveland, 15 Sep. 2022 The idea was to create work that would unite the community in the wake of the first phase of the pandemic. Deborah Martin, San Antonio Express-News, 14 Sep. 2022 Public feedback is the first phase of the north-south corridor plan. Lilly Price, Baltimore Sun, 14 Sep. 2022 According to TV Academy president and COO Maury McIntyre, that first phase of vetting is almost complete. Michael Schneider, Variety, 12 Sep. 2022 But now, with the backing of Disney’s board and a recent three-year contract extension, Chapek has an opportunity to turn to a new phase in his reign and close the books on those rocky early days. Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2022 The vehicles, which are expected to launch in 2024, represent the first phase of the brand’s plan to fully electrify its entire global lineup. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2022 The first phase will begin with the donation of the hoop houses on the southern end of the site in spring 2023. Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2022 The first phase of the $1.8 million project will cease airport operations until Sept. 16 and require active air operations to move to other regional airfields. Anna Kaminski, oregonlive, 7 Sep. 2022 Verb Now, just as Mora felt about USC, anything extra with Syracuse doesn’t phase him. Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 7 Sep. 2022 The measure to phase gasoline cars out of the state is a historic one in the US and would be one of the first such bans worldwide. Alexandra Meeks, CNN, 26 Aug. 2022 That the Cardinals drafted three players at his position — Cameron Thomas, Myjai Sanders and Jesse Luketa — doesn't seem to phase Dimukeje, who accepts and feeds off the competition. José M. Romero, The Arizona Republic, 15 Aug. 2022 There’s also phase 2 with a new concession stand, restroom facility, splash pad, playground equipment and resurfaced parking lot planned for Calvin Park. John Benson, cleveland, 20 July 2022 This recipe is so creamy and indulgent that the addition of peas won't even phase picky eaters. Katelyn Lunders, Woman's Day, 15 June 2022 Playing in the shadow of Tom Brady didn’t seem to phase the young quarterback last season. Mark Daniels, USA TODAY, 26 July 2022 The program will announce the 10 writers accepted to phase one on Aug. 8. Wilson Chapman, Variety, 15 July 2022 The bureau will also phase in increases to parking permit costs over four years. oregonlive, 1 Mar. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Noun New Latin phasis, from Greek, appearance of a star, phase of the moon, from phainein to show (middle voice, to appear) — more at fancy First Known Use Noun 1647, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Verb 1904, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing phase M phase phase-contrast phase modulation phase in phase-contrast microscope single-phase S phase three-phase two-phase color phase L-phase sub-phase phase down out of phase phase out in phase See More M phase phase-contrast phase modulation phase in phase-contrast microscope single-phase S phase three-phase two-phase color phase L-phase sub-phase phase down out of phase phase out in phase See More Kids Definition phase noun ˈfāz 1 : a step or part in a series of events or actions : stage I have completed the first phase of my training. 2 : the way that the moon or a planet looks to the eye at any time in its series of changes with respect to how it shines The new moon and the full moon are two phases of the moon. Medical Definition phase noun ˈfāz 1 : a particular appearance or state in a regularly recurring cycle of changes 2 : a distinguishable part in a course, development, or cycle the early phases of a disease 3 : a point or stage in the period of a periodic motion or process (as a light wave or a vibration) in relation to an arbitrary reference or starting point in the period 4 : a homogeneous, physically distinct, and mechanically separable portion of matter present in a nonhomogeneous physicochemical system especially : one of the fundamental states of matter usually considered to include the solid, liquid, and gaseous forms 5 : an individual or subgroup distinguishably different in appearance or behavior from the norm of the group to which it belongs also : the distinguishing peculiarity phase 1 of 2 noun 1 as in aspect a certain way in which something appears or may be regarded the moral phase of the problem has yet to be considered Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance aspect side hand angle part period facet stage state element shape condition component step appearance look view regard air character version dimension perspective position face color instance particular interpretation factor case standpoint reading viewpoint outlook translation semblance article item stance complexion matter count rendering shoes posture respect visage detail point slant 2 as in stage an individual part of a process, series, or ranking in the final phase of production Synonyms & Similar Words stage chapter step point place degree grade inch aspect cut side amount peg angle notch facet plane measure increment decrement phase 2 of 2 verb as in to condition Synonyms & Similar Words condition shape model fashion rig pattern adjust adapt regulate gear register suit fine-tune match readjust square edit tailor correct fit tune conform acclimate accommodate acclimatize readapt put root doctor prime fiddle (with) customize establish harmonize season orient prepare attune familiarize equip orientate rehearse settle acquaint harden toughen inure Antonyms & Near Antonyms misadjust Phrases Containing phase phase down phase down
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phase

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