1. • noun - any distinct time period in a sequence of events
   • noun - (physical chemistry) a distinct state of matter in a system
   • noun - a particular point in the time of a cycle
   • noun - (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)
   • verb - arrange in phases or stages
   • verb - adjust so as to be in a synchronized condition
2. • A distinct stage of development: “The American occupation of Japan fell into three successive phases” (Edwin O.
   • A temporary manner, attitude, or pattern of behavior: just a passing phase.
   • An aspect; a part: every phase of the operation.
   • One of the cyclically recurring apparent forms of the moon or a planet.
   • Physics.
   • A particular stage in a periodic process or phenomenon.
   • The fraction of a complete cycle elapsed as measured from a specified reference point and often expressed as an angle.
   • Chemistry.
   • Any of the forms or states, solid, liquid, gas, or plasma, in which matter can exist, depending on temperature and pressure.
   • A discrete homogeneous part of a material system that is mechanically separable from the rest, as is ice from water.
   • A characteristic form, appearance, or stage of development that occurs in a cycle or that distinguishes some individuals of a group: the white color phase of a weasel; the swarming phase of locusts.
   • To plan or carry out systematically by phases.
   • These nouns refer to a particular or possible way of viewing something, such as an object, a situation, or a process.
3. • adj - to plan or carry out by phases (distinct stages of development) [v PHASED, PHASING, PHASES] : PHASEAL, PHASIC

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