Phase ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Phase ( noun )

1. A particular stage in a process or development.
2. A distinct state or stage in a process or development.
3. A particular aspect or aspect of something.

Origin:

From middle english phase, from old french phase, from latin phasis, from greek φάσις (phásis, "appearance, phas.e")

Examples:

1. The project is in the planning phase.
2. The moon's phase was a crescent.
3. The company is in a growth phase.

(As a verb)

Phase ( verb )

1. A particular stage in a process or development.
2. A distinct state or stage in a process or development.
3. A particular aspect or aspect of something.

Origin:

From middle english phase, from old french phase, from latin phasis, from greek φάσις (phásis, "appearance, phas.e")

Examples:

1. The project is in the planning phase.
2. The moon's phase was a crescent.
3. The company is in a growth phase.