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How to pronounce phase
Say it like this: /ˈfeɪz/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does phase mean?
nounA distinguishable part of a sequence or cycle occurring over time.
That which is exhibited to the eye; the appearance which anything manifests, especially any one among different and varying appearances of the same object.
Any appearance or aspect of an object of mental apprehension or view.
“The problem has many phases.”
verbTo begin—if construed with "in"—or to discontinue—if construed with out—(doing) something over a period of time (i.e. in phases).
“The use of the obsolete machines was gradually phased out as the new models were phased in.”
To determine haplotypes in (data) when genotypes are known.
To pass into or through a solid object.
“Archer took a deep breath and, steeling himself for the bizarre experience, carefully walked to the bulkhead and phased through.”
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