Phase and faze are homophones (words pronounced alike but different in meaning, derivation, or spelling) that may easily be confused. Despite the similarity in pronunciation, these words bear …

PHASED definition: 1. A phased process is planned to happen in stages over a particular period of time. : 2. A phased…. Learn more.

Define phased. phased synonyms, phased pronunciation, phased translation, English dictionary definition of phased. n. 1. A distinct stage of development: "The American occupation of Japan …

Definition of 'phased' phased in British English (feɪzd ) adjective staggered, brought about in stages

The government has announced the phased closure of a number of military bases.

(sometimes followed by with) to cause (a part, process, etc) to function or coincide with (another part, process, etc): he tried to phase the intake and output of the machine, he phased the …

Factsheet What does the adjective phased mean? There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective phased. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

We're now entering the final phase of the project. The business is going through a rather depressing phase at the moment. The reduction in armed forces will be phased over the next …

The country is phasing in new paper currency. The tax cut will be phased in over the next three years. The law will phase tax cuts in over a period of two years.

A gradual, phased introduction will allow time for people to factor the additional cost of energy in to their budgets and adapt their consumption patterns as necessary.