phase

phase

noun

Definition of PHASE

1

a certain way in which something appears or may be regarded <the moral phase of the problem has yet to be considered>

Synonyms angle, facet, hand, phase, side

Related Words air, appearance, character, color, complexion, condition, face, look, semblance, shape, state, visage; period, stage, step; outlook, perspective, position, posture, shoes, slant, stance, standpoint, view, viewpoint; interpretation, reading, rendering, translation, version; article, case, component, count, detail, dimension, element, factor, instance, item, matter, part, particular, point, regard, respect

2

an individual part of a process, series, or ranking <in the final phase of production>

Synonyms chapter, cut, grade, inch, notch, peg, phase, place, point, stage, step

Related Words angle, aspect, facet, side; amount, measure, plane; decrement, increment