Phase — synonyms, definition

1. phase (Noun)

aspect circumstance condition contingency degree detail facet form item level phase angle phasis plane point procedure proviso rest round side stage • • •

phase (Noun) — Any distinct time period in a sequence of events. ex. "we are in a transitional phase in which many former ideas must be revised or rejected"

phase (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. ex. "the reaction occurs in the liquid phase of the system"

phase (Noun) — A specific identifiable position in a continuum, series or especially in a process.

phase (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). ex. "the full phase of the moon"

phase (Noun) — A particular point in the time of a cycle; measured from some arbitrary zero and expressed as an angle.

appearance period period of time point point in time state state of matter time period visual aspect acme anal phase anal stage apogee chapter climax culmination diakinesis diplotene dispersed particles dispersed phase dispersing medium dispersing phase dispersion medium elevation end point extent fertile period fertile phase generation • • • cycle rhythm round

2. phase (Verb)

phase (Verb) — Arrange in phases or stages. ex. "phase a withdrawal"

phase (Verb) — Adjust so as to be in a synchronized condition. ex. "he phased the intake with the output of the machine"

arrange stage sync synch synchronise synchronize