phase of development
noun phraseUK /feɪz əv dɪˈvɛləpmənt/
US /feɪz əv dɪˈvɛləpmənt/
A time when someone or something is growing or changing.
Learning to walk is an exciting phase of development for a baby.
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2. A particular step in a project or plan.
The design phase of development took three months.
3. A period in a product's life when it is being built or improved.
The app is still in an early phase of development.
4. A stage in the growth of a company or organization.
Hiring more staff marked a new phase of development for the business.