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's Environment Minister Irene Velez Torres has been prominent as host of this breakaway climate conference, which has drawn nations wanting to accelerate the fossil fuel phaseout despite the stalemate in the UN-led "COP" summits.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 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

You still have to meet the other requirements, though, especially the income phaseout that starts at $242,000 for a married couple and taps out after $252,000.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 16, 2026

“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