phase
/fˈeɪz/
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Definitions
Noun
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"
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; "the reaction occurs in the liquid phase of the system"
Noun
a particular point in the time of a cycle; measured from some arbitrary zero and expressed as an angle
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); "the full phase of the moon"
Verb
arrange in phases or stages; "phase a withdrawal"
Verb
adjust so as to be in a synchronized condition; "he phased the intake with the output of the machine"
More General Terms
appearance
arrange
period
period of time
point
point in time
stage
state
state of matter
sync
synchronise
synchronize
time period
visual aspect
More Specific Terms
anal phase
anal stage
apogee
chapter
culmination
diakinesis
diplotene
dispersed particles
dispersed phase
dispersing medium
dispersing phase
dispersion medium
fertile period
fertile phase
generation
genital phase
genital stage
incubation
latency period
latency phase
latency stage
leptotene
luteal phase
menstrual phase
musth
oral phase
oral stage
pachytene
phallic phase
phallic stage
phase of cell division
phase of the moon
safe period
secretory phase
seedtime
zygotene