phasenweise

Phasenweise is a German adverb and adjective meaning that something is done in multiple phases or stages rather than all at once. It describes a process, action, or rollout that proceeds step by step, with distinct phases that may follow a planned sequence.

In German technical and scientific writing, phasenweise is used to characterize phased implementations, data collection, or developments. It often implies that different criteria, resources, or conditions apply in each phase, and that subsequent phases begin after the previous ones reach predefined criteria or milestones. The term is common in fields such as project management, medicine, epidemiology, software deployment, and research.

Usage and equivalents: In English, phasenweise is typically translated as “phase by phase,” “in phases,” or “phased.” Examples include a phasenweise rollout of a system, phasenweise data collection, or phasenweise vaccination schedules. When translating, the chosen expression should reflect the staged nature and any dependencies between phases.

Etymology and related terms: Phasenweise comes from Phase (phase) plus the suffix -weise (in the manner of). Related English terms include phased rollout, staged approach, incremental deployment, and phased implementation.

See also: Phase, phased rollout, staged rollout, phased implementation.