phase


Meanings

  • any distinct time period in a sequence of events;
  • (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"
  • a particular point in the time of a cycle; measured from some arbitrary zero and expressed as an angle
  • (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"
  • arrange in phases or stages;
    • "phase a withdrawal"
  • adjust so as to be in a synchronized condition;
    • "he phased the intake with the output of the machine"
  • PHASE v PHASED, PHASING, PHASES to plan or carry out by phases (distinct stages of development) PHASEAL, PHASIC adj


Scrabble Score: 10

phase is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word

phase is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary

phase is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary


Words With Friends Score: 10

phase is a valid Words With Friends word