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    [Noun]  | "phase" | \ ˈfāz \


    1: a particular appearance or state in a regularly recurring cycle of changes

    2: a distinguishable part in a course, development, or cycle

    3: an aspect or part (as of a problem) under consideration


    Origin: 1647 ;

     New Latin phasis, from Greek, appearance of a star, phase of the moon, from phainein to show (middle voice, to appear) {mat|fancy|};

    [Noun]  | "phase-contrast microscope" 


    1: a microscope that translates differences in phase of the light transmitted through or reflected by the object into differences of intensity in the image —called also phase microscope


    Origin: 1947 ;

    [Noun]  | "phase modulation" 


    1: modulation of the phase of a radio carrier wave by voice or other signal


    Origin: 1930 ;

    [Noun]  | "color phase" 


    1: a seasonally variant pelage color

    2: a genetic variant manifested by the occurrence of a skin or pelage color unlike the wild type of the animal group in which it appears

    3: an individual marked by such a variant


    Origin: 1881 ;

    [Noun]  | "G{inf}1{/inf} phase" | \ ˌjē-ˈwən- \


    1: the period in the cell cycle from the end of cell division to the beginning of DNA replication


    Origin: 1966 ;

     Rowth;

    [Verb]  | "phase" 


    1: to adjust so as to be in a synchronized condition

    2: to conduct or carry out by planned phases

    3: to introduce in stages —usually used with in


    Origin: 1904 ;

    [Verb]  | "phase down" 


    1: to reduce the size or amount of by phases

    2: to undergo reduction by phases


    Origin: 1970 ;

    [Verb]  | "phase out" 


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

    2: to stop production or operation by phases


    Origin: 1940 ;

    [Adjective]  | "phase-contrast" 


    1: of or employing the phase-contrast microscope


    Origin: 1934 ;

    [Phrasal verb]  | "phase in" 


    1: to start to use or do (something) gradually over a period of time : to introduce (something) slowly

    [Verb]  | "phase" 


    [Verb]  | "phase out" 


    1: as in turn off;




    [Verb]  | "phase down" 


    1: to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually;


      * e.g., " ... tourism along the coast phases down after Labor Day "





    [Noun]  | "phase" 


    1: a certain way in which something appears or may be regarded;


      * e.g., " ... the moral phase of the problem has yet to be considered "



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    2: an individual part of a process, series, or ranking;


      * e.g., " ... in the final phase of production "



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     [ "phase" ]

    1: (Verb) To disturb, perturb, deter or intimidate. Usually used in the negative.

      * e.g.,  ... "They swore at me, but hey, I'm not phased." 

     [ "phase" ]

    1: A point in an individual's life during which he or she will express himself or herself in a manner that is difficult for others to control, let alone comprehend. Parents often generalize this term to describe unexpected patterns of behavior displayed by their children.

      * e.g.,  ... Dad: Do you think Ronny is gay? 

     [ "phase" ]

    1: something that has no effect on you whats' so ever. It doesn't matter, Its not an issue.

      * e.g.,  ... It doesn't phase me that they don't like. 

     [ "phase" ]

    1: 5 grams on the drug scale, eight of an ounce

      * e.g.,  ... "now if you asked for a phase, I would getcha one" 

     [ "phase" ]

    1: A period in time when you have feelings for someone else in stead of the main person you like,,,

      * e.g.,  ... Sally was in love with bob for 5 years, She hung out with another boy and now has a phase on him. 

     [ "Phasing" ]

    1: The period of time in between highs where you’re not sober but you’re not high either.

      * e.g.,  ... “Yo I think he’s having a withdrawal. He’s freakin’ out.” 

     [ "Not phased" ]

    1: To "not be phased" by something is a phrase used by people who cannot spell "not fazed"

      * e.g.,  ... e.g. "I have a speling test on Wensday but I'm not phased." 

     [ "phased" ]

    1: how illiterates spell "fazed"

      * e.g.,  ... Children and 20-somethings write "phased" instead of fazed because nobody cares about homonyms anymore. 

     [ "The Phase" ]

    1: a period of time in which 75-85% of a high school student's conversations are built around drugs

      * e.g.,  ... "All James talks about is how much weed he smokes" 

     [ "phased" ]

    1: Disheartened, forlorn, stunned in a negative way

      * e.g.,  ... "Man, you lost, but don't be phased." 

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