1. (noun) phase, stage
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
Synonyms: stage, level, form, microscope stage, leg, point, degree, phase angle, phase, stagecoach
2. (noun) phase, form
(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
Synonyms: course, figure, flesh, frame, shape, kind, conformation, sort, chassis, physical body, soma, human body, contour, grade, cast, form, mannikin, mannequin, physique, phase, word form, configuration, class, variant, stage, material body, pattern, bod, signifier, descriptor, manikin, variety, strain, anatomy, var., phase angle, manakin, build
3. (noun) phase, phase angle
a particular point in the time of a cycle; measured from some arbitrary zero and expressed as an angle
Synonyms: phase angle, phase, form, stage
4. (verb) phase
(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)
Synonyms: phase angle, form, stage
5. (verb) phase
arrange in phases or stages
6. (verb) phase
adjust so as to be in a synchronized condition
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