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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Evan Dammarell, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Stennett pointed to Chavarria’s four decades of industry experience — despite launching his own brand just 10 years ago — as evidence of his operational maturity.
—Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
Submission was repackaged as maturity.
—Mohammed R. Mhawish, New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2025
Wells Fargo Investment Institute prefers investment-grade corporates that have maturities of 3 to 5 years.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
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“Maturity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/maturity. Accessed 17 Oct. 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
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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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