Word
phased
US/ˈfeɪzd/
UK/fˈeɪzd/
Definition
adj. happening in stages or steps rather than all at once. You use this to describe a change that is planned to be slow and careful.
adj. carried out in a series of planned stages or intervals. Often used to describe the implementation of new policies or the withdrawal of services.
Examples
“The company started a phased return to the office.”
“The government announced a phased reopening of schools, starting with the youngest students first.”
“A phased approach to the software rollout allowed the technical team to identify and resolve bugs before the system reached the entire user base.”
Examples
simple
“The company started a phased return to the office.”
contextual
“The government announced a phased reopening of schools, starting with the youngest students first.”
complex
“A phased approach to the software rollout allowed the technical team to identify and resolve bugs before the system reached the entire user base.”
Usage
Typically used attributively before a noun; often paired with 'approach', 'rollout', or 'withdrawal'.
Real-World Examples
“Cheques had been due to be phased out by 2018, until MPs forced a change of heart by the industry years ago.” “That was followed by a phased effort to bring them back down to 2019 levels.” Scan code
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