Phased
/feɪzd/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo introduce, implement, or withdraw something gradually, in distinct stages or periods.
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To introduce or implement something in stages.
The new regulations were phased in over a year.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're teaching a dog a new trick. You don't do it all at once! You 'phase' it in, step-by-step, rewarding the dog for each little improvement. Phasing is about doing things in stages.
👶 For kids: When you do something step by step, like learning to ride a bike, you are phasing it. You start with training wheels, and then you take them off slowly!
More Examples
The company is phasing out the old technology and replacing it with a new one.
The project was phased over several months to ensure a smooth transition.
How It's Used
"The company phased in the new software over six months."
"The project will be phased out as the new system comes online."
Divided into stages; occurring or being implemented in distinct steps.
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Arranged or introduced in phases.
The phased rollout of the new product was successful.
💡 Simply: Imagine building a Lego castle. You don't build the whole thing at once! If the instructions tell you how to build it one part at a time, then the castle building is 'phased'.
👶 For kids: When something is phased, it means it's done in steps, like building a tower one block at a time!
More Examples
We are working on a phased approach to resolving the problem.
The project is being completed in a phased manner.
How It's Used
"The phased array antenna allows for beam steering."
"The phased construction of the subway system allowed for minimal disruption."
Synonyms
From the noun "phase", derived from the Greek word "phasis" (appearance). The verb form evolved to describe the process of dividing something into distinct stages or steps.
The term 'phased' and its related words have been used since the 19th century, first in scientific and technical contexts, such as physics and engineering, later expanding to wider business and project management applications.
Memory tip
Think of dividing a long process, like a rocket launch, into separate stages or PHASES – that’s how you PHASE something in or out.
Practice
Word Origin
Root: phasis