phasedchange
nounUK /feɪzd tʃeɪndʒ/
US /feɪzd tʃeɪndʒ/
A change that happens slowly in small steps, not all at once.
The school made a phased change to its lunch menu, adding new foods one week at a time.
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2. A change carried out in planned stages over a set period.
The phased change to the new software will take six months to complete.
3. A change where different parts happen at different times.
The phased change in bus routes starts with the morning lines first.
4. A slow change made on purpose to avoid problems.
The phased change to the building's heating kept everyone comfortable during the work.