maturation
noun
mat·u·ra·tion
ˌma-chə-ˈrā-shən 
1
a
: the process of becoming mature (see mature entry 1 sense 2)
b
: the emergence of personal and behavioral characteristics through growth processes
c
: the final stages of differentiation (see differentiation sense 3b) of cells, tissues, or organs
2
a
: the entire process by which diploid gamete-producing cells are transformed into haploid gametes that includes both meiosis and physiological (see physiological sense 2) and structural changes
b
Examples of maturation in a Sentence
the early stages of maturation
the maturation of his skills
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Callum Booth, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
And Matt’s maturation is the next step for him as a leader.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 19 Jan. 2025
That speaks to the growth of an identity, the maturation of a young team, and a level of trust between coach and players that is rare and special.
—Arpon Basu, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
The infusion of peat and sugar kelp introduces notes of bonfire smoke, heather, and maritime elements, balanced by the fruitiness from the red wine cask maturation.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Maturation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/maturation. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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maturation
noun
mat·u·ra·tion
ˌmach-ə-ˈrā-shən
1
: the process of becoming mature
2
: the process involving meiosis by which body cells having two sets of chromosomes form gametes with one set of chromosomes
Medical Definition
maturation
noun
mat·u·ra·tion
ˌmach-ə-ˈrā-shən
1
2
a
: the entire process by which diploid gamete-producing cells are transformed into haploid gametes that includes both meiosis and physiological and structural changes fitting the gamete for its future role
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