Synonyms for

Phased

Verb / feɪzd / Another word for phased — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To carry out something in gradual stages.

Synonyms & similar words

phase staged gradual step-by-step systematic procedural progressive continuous unfolding evolving developing changing shifting switching alternating rotating interchanging fluctuating cycling oscillating vibrating

Synonyms by register

Formal

staged sequential gradual stepwise

Informal

in stages step by step bit by bit

Literary

segmented articulated

Antonyms

continuous uninterrupted constant steady sequential gradual

Common collocations

  • phased approach
  • phased rollout
  • phased implementation
  • phased retirement
  • phased development
  • phased out
  • phased in

Word family

noun phase
verb phase
adjective phased

Usage note

Often used in project management and business contexts to describe a process that occurs in distinct stages. Can be used transitively (e.g., 'the project was phased') or intransitively (e.g., 'the plan will phase in').

Example sentences

  1. The project was phased over three months.
  2. The renovation of the house was phased to minimize disruption.
  3. The company phased out its old technology.
  4. The introduction of new software was phased to avoid confusion.
  5. The company phased in the new product line slowly.

Quotes

  • Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't resist them - that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like. - Lao Tzu
  • Change is inevitable. Growth is optional. - John C. Maxwell
  • The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance. - Alan Watts

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