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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Michael Saponara, Billboard, 22 Jan. 2025
This one against Colorado showed a level of mental toughness and maturity.
—Joe Smith, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025
Also, taxpayers can now submit a class 3 front-end engineering and design study as an indication of project maturity instead of a class 5 study, which means more taxpayers can apply for a provisional emissions rate sooner in their development process.
—Marie Sapirie, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
The growing level of maturity in Ball’s game is noticeable.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 20 Jan. 2025
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 30 Jan. 2025.
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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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