phaseout

American  

[feyz-out] / ˈfeɪzˌaʊt /

Or phase-out

noun

1. an act or instance of phasing out; planned discontinuation or expiration.

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Etymology

Origin of phaseout

First recorded in 1955–60; noun use of verb phrase phase out

Example Sentences

For a single worker making $35,500, which is top of the phaseout for the Saver’s Match under Secure 2.0, that’s a 5.6% contribution rate.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

Colombia passed the baton to Tuvalu, a tiny island nation in the Pacific Ocean that will host the next fossil fuel phaseout conference in 2027.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

It has led to a steady global phaseout of chemicals that once damaged the ozone layer and increased risks such as skin cancer.

From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2026

Tim Steffen, director of advanced planning at Baird, is advising clients who will exceed the income phaseout this year to defer business income into 2026 or else accelerate expenses into this year if possible.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025

“Either way, shifting income from 2025 to 2026 could reduce the total impact of the phaseout, maximizing the deduction over the two years,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025