phases
Pronunciation: [feɪzɪz]
Word
Context: "science"
(noun) a distinct stage in a process or cycle. Like when we talk about the different parts of the moon as it changes shape, each shape is called a phase.
Example
During the different phases of the moon, it looks different each night.
Example
The phases of the project weren't followed, so everything became confusing.
Example
What phase is the project currently in?
Context: "development"
(noun) a specific point in a progression or development. For example, when learning a new skill, there are different phases that you go through as you get better.
Example
She is in the final phase of her training for the competition.
Example
He skipped the earlier phases and jumped straight to the end.
Example
Which phase are you in with your learning right now?
Context: "project management"
(verb) to put something into a particular stage or sequence. This means you are organizing tasks to happen in steps.
Example
We need to phase in the new software over the next few months.
Example
They decided not to phase out the old system entirely, causing confusion.
Example
When will we begin to phase the changes into the project?
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