Akademik

phase
1. noun /feɪz/
a) A distinguishable part of a sequence or cycle occurring over time.

The problem has many phases.

b) That which is exhibited to the eye; the appearance which anything manifests, especially any one among different and varying appearances of the same object.
2. verb /feɪz/
a) (to phase out) To discontinue (doing) something over a period of time (i.e., in phases).
b) To stun or shock someone.

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