Phase vs. Step
Phasenoun
A distinguishable part of a sequence or cycle occurring over time.
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.
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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.
Phasenoun
(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.
Phasenoun
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.
Phasenoun
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.
Phasenoun
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.
Phasenoun
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.
Phasenoun
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;
Phasenoun
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
Stepnoun
An advance or movement made from one foot to the other; a pace.
Stepnoun
A rest, or one of a set of rests, for the foot in ascending or descending, as a stair, or a rung of a ladder.
Stepnoun
A distinct part of a process; stage; phase.
Stepnoun
A running board where passengers step to get on and off the bus.
Stepnoun
The space passed over by one movement of the foot in walking or running.
Stepnoun
A small space or distance.
Stepnoun
A print of the foot; a footstep; a footprint; track.
Stepnoun
A gait; manner of walking.
Stepnoun
Proceeding; measure; action; act.
Stepnoun
(plural) A walk; passage.
Stepnoun
(plural) A portable framework of stairs, much used indoors in reaching to a high position.
Stepnoun
(nautical) A framing in wood or iron which is intended to receive an upright shaft; specif., a block of wood, or a solid platform upon the keelson, supporting the heel of the mast.
Stepnoun
(machines) One of a series of offsets, or parts, resembling the steps of stairs, as one of the series of parts of a cone pulley on which the belt runs.
Stepnoun
(machines) A bearing in which the lower extremity of a spindle or a vertical shaft revolves.
Stepnoun
(music) The interval between two contiguous degrees of the scale.
Stepnoun
(kinematics) A change of position effected by a motion of translation.
Stepnoun
(programming) A constant difference between consecutive values in a series.
Stepnoun
(slang) A stepsibling.
Stepverb
(intransitive) To move the foot in walking; to advance or recede by raising and moving one of the feet to another resting place, or by moving both feet in succession.
Stepverb
(intransitive) To walk; to go on foot; especially, to walk a little distance.
Stepverb
(intransitive) To walk slowly, gravely, or resolutely.
Stepverb
To move mentally; to go in imagination.
Stepverb
(transitive) To set, as the foot.
Stepverb
To fix the foot of (a mast) in its step; to erect.
Stepverb
To move the foot in walking; to advance or recede by raising and moving one of the feet to another resting place, or by moving both feet in succession.
Stepverb
To walk; to go on foot; esp., to walk a little distance; as, to step to one of the neighbors.
Stepverb
To walk slowly, gravely, or resolutely.
Stepverb
Fig.: To move mentally; to go in imagination.
Stepverb
To set, as the foot.
Stepverb
To fix the foot of (a mast) in its step; to erect.
Stepnoun
An advance or movement made by one removal of the foot; a pace.
Stepnoun
A rest, or one of a set of rests, for the foot in ascending or descending, as a stair, or a round of a ladder.
Stepnoun
The space passed over by one movement of the foot in walking or running; as, one step is generally about three feet, but may be more or less. Used also figuratively of any kind of progress; as, he improved step by step, or by steps.
Stepnoun
A small space or distance; as, it is but a step.
Stepnoun
A print of the foot; a footstep; a footprint; track.
Stepnoun
Gait; manner of walking; as, the approach of a man is often known by his step.
Stepnoun
Proceeding; measure; action; an act.
Stepnoun
Walk; passage.
Stepnoun
A portable framework of stairs, much used indoors in reaching to a high position.
Stepnoun
In general, a framing in wood or iron which is intended to receive an upright shaft; specif., a block of wood, or a solid platform upon the keelson, supporting the heel of the mast.
Stepnoun
One of a series of offsets, or parts, resembling the steps of stairs, as one of the series of parts of a cone pulley on which the belt runs.
Stepnoun
The intervak between two contiguous degrees of the csale.
Stepnoun
A change of position effected by a motion of translation.
Stepnoun
At Eton College, England, a shallow step dividing the court into an inner and an outer portion.
Stepnoun
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal;
Stepnoun
the distance covered by a step;
Stepnoun
the act of changing location by raising the foot and setting it down;
Stepnoun
support consisting of a place to rest the foot while ascending or descending a stairway;
Stepnoun
relative position in a graded series;
Stepnoun
a short distance;
Stepnoun
the sound of a step of someone walking;
Stepnoun
a musical interval of two semitones
Stepnoun
a mark of a foot or shoe on a surface;
Stepnoun
a solid block joined to the beams in which the heel of a ship's mast or capstan is fixed
Stepnoun
a sequence of foot movements that make up a particular dance;
Stepverb
shift or move by taking a step;
Stepverb
put down or press the foot, place the foot;
Stepverb
cause (a computer) to execute a single command
Stepverb
treat badly;
Stepverb
furnish with steps;
Stepverb
move with one's feet in a specific manner;
Stepverb
walk a short distance to a specified place or in a specified manner;
Stepverb
place (a ship's mast) in its step
Stepverb
measure (distances) by pacing;
Stepverb
move or proceed as if by steps into a new situation;
