Phase vs. Stage
Phasenoun
A distinguishable part of a sequence or cycle occurring over time.
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That which is exhibited to the eye; the appearance which anything manifests, especially any one among different and varying appearances of the same object.
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Any appearance or aspect of an object of mental apprehension or view.
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(astronomy) A particular appearance or state in a regularly recurring cycle of changes with respect to quantity of illumination or form, or the absence, of its enlightened disk. Illustrated in Wikipedia's article Lunar phase.
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(physics) Any one point or portion in a recurring series of changes, as in the changes of motion of one of the particles constituting a wave or vibration; one portion of a series of such changes, in distinction from a contrasted portion, as the portion on one side of a position of equilibrium, in contrast with that on the opposite side.
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(chemistry) A component in a material system that is distinguished by chemical composition and/or physical state (solid, liquid or gas) and/or crystal structure. It is delineated from an adjoining phase by an abrupt change in one or more of those conditions.
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(zoology) In certain organisms, one of two or more colour variations characteristic of the species, but independent of the ordinary seasonal and sexual differences, and often also of age.
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(rugby union) The period of play between consecutive breakdowns.
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(genetics) A haplotype.
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(math) The arctangent of the quotient formed by dividing the imaginary part of a complex number by the real part.
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(music) A distortion caused by a difference in the speed of propagation for different frequencies
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(electrical engineering) In a polyphase electrical power system, one of the power-carrying conductors, or the alternating current carried by it.
Phaseverb
To begin—if construed with "in"—or to discontinue—if construed with out—(doing) something over a period of time (i.e. in phases).
Phaseverb
archaic form of faze
Phaseverb
To determine haplotypes in (data) when genotypes are known.
Phaseverb
To pass into or through a solid object.
Phaseproper noun
(obsolete) Passover
Phasenoun
That which is exhibited to the eye; the appearance which anything manifests, especially any one among different and varying appearances of the same object.
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Any appearance or aspect of an object of mental apprehension or view; as, the problem has many phases.
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A particular appearance or state in a regularly recurring cycle of changes with respect to quantity of illumination or form of enlightened disk; as, the phases of the moon or planets. See Illust. under Moon.
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Any one point or portion in a recurring series of changes, as in the changes of motion of one of the particles constituting a wave or vibration; one portion of a series of such changes, in distinction from a contrasted portion, as the portion on one side of a position of equilibrium, in contrast with that on the opposite side.
Phasenoun
A homogenous, physically distinct portion of matter in a system not homogeneous; as, the three phases, ice, water, and aqueous vapor. A phase may be either a single chemical substance or a mixture, as of gases.
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In certain birds and mammals, one of two or more color variations characteristic of the species, but independent of the ordinary seasonal and sexual differences, and often also of age. Some of the herons which appear in white and colored phases, and certain squirrels which are sometimes uniformly blackish instead of the usual coloration, furnish examples. Color phases occur also in other animals, notably in butterflies.
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The relation at any instant of a periodically varying electric magnitude, as electro-motive force, a current, etc., to its initial value as expressed in factorial parts of the complete cycle. It is usually expressed in angular measure, the cycle beb four right angles, or 360°. Such periodic variations are generally well represented by sine curves; and phase relations are shown by the relative positions of the crests and hollows of such curves. Magnitudes which have the same phase are said to be in phase.
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the relation at any instant of any cyclically varying physical quantity, such as voltage in an A.C. circuit, an electromagnetic wave, a sound wave, or a rotating object, to its initial value as expressed as a fractional part of the complete cycle. It is usually expressed in angular measure, the complete cycle being 360°.
Phaseverb
To disturb the composure of; to disconcert; to nonplus; - an older spelling, now replaced by faze.
Phasenoun
(physical chemistry) a distinct state of matter in a system; matter that is identical in chemical composition and physical state and separated from other material by the phase boundary;
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any distinct time period in a sequence of events;
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a particular point in the time of a cycle; measured from some arbitrary zero and expressed as an angle
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(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);
Phaseverb
arrange in phases or stages;
Phaseverb
adjust so as to be in a synchronized condition;
Phasenoun
a distinct period or stage in a series of events or a process of change or development
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a stage in a person's psychological development, especially a period of temporary difficulty during adolescence or a particular stage during childhood
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each of the separate events in an eventing competition.
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each of the aspects of the moon or a planet, according to the amount of its illumination, especially the new moon, the first quarter, the full moon, and the last quarter.
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a genetic or seasonal variety of an animal's coloration
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a distinct and homogeneous form of matter (i.e. a particular solid, liquid, or gas) separated by its surface from other forms
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the relationship in time between the successive states or cycles of an oscillating or repeating system (such as an alternating electric current or a light or sound wave) and either a fixed reference point or the states or cycles of another system with which it may or may not be in synchrony
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each of the electrical windings or connections of a polyphase machine or circuit.
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(in systemic grammar) the relationship between a catenative verb and the verb that follows it, as in she hoped to succeed and I like swimming.
Phasenoun
a structure containing two verbs in a phase.
Phaseverb
carry out (something) in gradual stages
Phaseverb
introduce something into (or withdraw something from) use in gradual stages
Phaseverb
adjust the phase of (something), especially so as to synchronize it with something else
Stagenoun
A phase.
Stagenoun
(theater) A platform; a surface, generally elevated, upon which show performances or other public events are given.
Stagenoun
A floor or storey of a house.
Stagenoun
A floor elevated for the convenience of mechanical work, etc.; scaffolding; staging.
Stagenoun
A platform, often floating, serving as a kind of wharf.
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A stagecoach, an enclosed horsedrawn carriage used to carry passengers.
Stagenoun
(dated) A place of rest on a regularly travelled road; a station; a place appointed for a relay of horses.
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(dated) A degree of advancement in a journey; one of several portions into which a road or course is marked off; the distance between two places of rest on a road.
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(electronics) The number of an electronic circuit’s block, such as a filter, an amplifier, etc.
Stagenoun
The place on a microscope where the slide is located for viewing.
Stagenoun
(video games) A level; one of the sequential areas making up the game.
Stagenoun
A place where anything is publicly exhibited, or a remarkable affair occurs; the scene.
Stagenoun
(geology) The succession of rock strata laid down in a single age on the geologic time scale.
Stageverb
To produce on a stage, to perform a play.
Stageverb
To demonstrate in a deceptive manner.
Stageverb
(Of a protest or strike etc.) To carry out.
Stageverb
To place in position to prepare for use.
Stagenoun
A floor or story of a house.
Stagenoun
An elevated platform on which an orator may speak, a play be performed, an exhibition be presented, or the like.
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A floor elevated for the convenience of mechanical work, or the like; a scaffold; a staging.
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A platform, often floating, serving as a kind of wharf.
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The floor for scenic performances; hence, the theater; the playhouse; hence, also, the profession of representing dramatic compositions; the drama, as acted or exhibited.
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A place where anything is publicly exhibited; the scene of any noted action or career; the spot where any remarkable affair occurs; as, politicians must live their lives on the public stage.
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The platform of a microscope, upon which an object is placed to be viewed. See Illust. of Microscope.
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A place of rest on a regularly traveled road; a stage house; a station; a place appointed for a relay of horses.
Stagenoun
A degree of advancement in a journey; one of several portions into which a road or course is marked off; the distance between two places of rest on a road; as, a stage of ten miles.
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A degree of advancement in any pursuit, or of progress toward an end or result.
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A large vehicle running from station to station for the accommodation of the public; a stagecoach; an omnibus.
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One of several marked phases or periods in the development and growth of many animals and plants; as, the larval stage; pupa stage; zœa stage.
Stageverb
To exhibit upon a stage, or as upon a stage; to display publicly.
Stagenoun
any distinct time period in a sequence of events;
Stagenoun
a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process;
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a large platform on which people can stand and can be seen by an audience;
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the theater as a profession (usually `the stage');
Stagenoun
any scene regarded as a setting for exhibiting or doing something;
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a large coach-and-four formerly used to carry passengers and mail on regular routes between towns;
Stagenoun
a section or portion of a journey or course;
Stagenoun
a small platform on a microscope where the specimen is mounted for examination
Stageverb
perform (a play), especially on a stage;
Stageverb
plan, organize, and carry out (an event)
