maturity
noun
ma·tu·ri·ty
mə-ˈchu̇r-ə-tē 
-ˈchər-,
also
-ˈtu̇r-
-ˈtyu̇r-
1
: the quality or state of being mature
especially
: full development
the maturity of grain
maturity of judgment
lacks the wisdom and maturity needed to run the company
2
: termination of the period that an obligation (see obligation sense 2c) has to run
Examples of maturity in a Sentence
His behavior shows a lack of maturity.
He reached emotional maturity late in his life.
the maturity level of a child
The bond will reach maturity in 10 years.
Maturities on these bonds can be as long as 10 years.
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The risks are lessened because the IOUs the funds own tend to be of high credit quality with very short-term maturities, with less time for issuers to get into trouble.
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Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 23 June 2024
Understanding Signs of Puberty Puberty can be a confusing time for tweens going through it since their bodies are undergoing significant changes when their emotional maturity might not yet match.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 18 June 2024
The day after the coalition announcement, families enjoying a sunny weekend on Cape Town’s seaside promenade welcomed the maturity with which this unprecedented shift had taken place.
—Julie Bourdin, The Christian Science Monitor, 17 June 2024
At maturity, trees reach about 20 to 30 feet tall with a slightly larger width, ending up in a roundish shape with a flatter top.
—Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 13 June 2024
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Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 23 June 2024
Understanding Signs of Puberty Puberty can be a confusing time for tweens going through it since their bodies are undergoing significant changes when their emotional maturity might not yet match.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 18 June 2024
The day after the coalition announcement, families enjoying a sunny weekend on Cape Town’s seaside promenade welcomed the maturity with which this unprecedented shift had taken place.
—Julie Bourdin, The Christian Science Monitor, 17 June 2024
At maturity, trees reach about 20 to 30 feet tall with a slightly larger width, ending up in a roundish shape with a flatter top.
—Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 13 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for maturity
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“Maturity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/maturity. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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maturity
noun
ma·tu·ri·ty
mə-ˈt(y)u̇r-ət-ē
1
: the quality or state of being mature
especially
: full development
2
: the date when a note becomes due
Legal Definition
maturity
noun
ma·tu·ri·ty
mə-ˈtu̇r-ə-tē, -ˈchu̇r-
: termination of the period that a note or other obligation has to run : state or condition of having become due
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