subphase

/ˈsʌbˌfeɪz/
noun
  1. A smaller or more specific part of a larger phase or stage in a process.
    • The construction plan included a subphase for laying the foundation before building the walls.
    • In the cell cycle, the S subphase is when DNA replication occurs.
    • The project was divided into three main phases, and each phase had its own subphase for testing.
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