phaseout

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noun

phase·​out ˈfāz-ˌau̇t How to pronounce phaseout (audio)
: a gradual stopping (as in operations or production) : a closing down by phases

phase out

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verb

phased out; phasing out; phases out

transitive verb

: to discontinue the practice, production, or use of by phases

intransitive verb

: to stop production or operation by phases

Examples of phaseout in a Sentence

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Noun
Savings from the phaseouts are expected to be reallocated toward English language education and assimilation programs. Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 14 July 2025 The phaseouts may also play a role in reducing abuse. Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
Verb
When your income climbs above the threshold, the deduction phases out at a rate of 6%. Susan Tompor, USA Today, 21 July 2025 Food giants such as Kraft Heinz, General Mills, and Nestlé have all agreed to phase out artificial dyes from their products. Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 18 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for phaseout

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1951, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1940, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of phaseout was in 1940

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“Phaseout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phaseout. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

phase out

verb
: to discontinue doing, producing, or using
phasing out old machinery

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