phase

definition: (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)
example: the full phase of the moon
speech part: noun
synonyms:
definition: (physical chemistry) a distinct state of matter in a system
example: matter that is identical in chemical composition and physical state and separated from other material by the phase boundary
speech part: noun
synonyms: form
definition: a particular point in the time of a cycle
example:
speech part: noun
synonyms: phase angle
definition: any distinct time period in a sequence of events
example:
speech part: noun
synonyms: stage
definition: adjust so as to be in a synchronized condition
example: We phased the intake with the output of the machine.
speech part: verb
synonyms:
definition: arrange in phases or stages
example: phase a withdrawal
speech part: verb
synonyms:

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