Pronunciation

/feɪz/

Definitions

Noun

• Astronomy: A period during which the Moon or a planet has a particular appearance from Earth, marked by its position relative to the Sun and stars.
  • Example: “The moon is in the first quarter phase.”
• Physics: A part of a cycle or series of events, often in reference to a repeating pattern or development.
  • Example: “The water cycle goes through several phases: evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.”
• Technology: In the context of computer science, a specific stage in the development or lifecycle of a software application.
  • Example: “The project is currently in the alpha testing phase.”

Verb

• To go through a series of stages or steps.
  • Example: “The project will phase out the old system over the next few months.”
• To be in a particular stage or condition.
  • Example: “The company is phasing in new equipment to improve efficiency.”

Phrases

• “In its final phase”
• “Phase transition”
• “Phase out” (to gradually replace something with a newer version)
• “Phase in” (to introduce something gradually)

Example Sentences

• Noun: “During the full moon phase, the nocturnal animals become more active.”
• Verb: “The manufacturing process is now phasing in automated machines.”
• Phrasal Verb: “The government is planning to phase out fossil fuel subsidies.”

Synonyms

• Cycle
• Stage
• Period
• Epoch
• Cycle of life
• Cycle of change
• Development stage