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Noun: phase  feyz
  1. Any distinct time period in a sequence of events
    "we are in a transitional phase in which many former ideas must be revised or rejected";
    - stage
    "the reaction occurs in the liquid phase of the system";
    - form
  3. A specific identifiable position in a continuum, series or especially in a process
    - degree, level, stage, point, phasis
    "the full phase of the moon"
  5. A particular point in the time of a cycle; measured from some arbitrary zero and expressed as an angle
    - phase angle
Verb: phase  feyz
  1. Arrange in phases or stages
    "phase a withdrawal"
  2. Adjust so as to be in a synchronized condition
    "he phased the intake with the output of the machine"

Sounds like: Pharaohs, F, phase, faz

Derived forms: phases, phasing, phased

Type of: appearance, arrange, period, period of time, point, point in time, stage, state, state of matter, sync, synch, synchronise [Brit], synchronize, time period, visual aspect

Part of: cycle, rhythm, round

Encyclopedia: Phase