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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Brian Mazique, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
That level of artistic maturation after already debuting with such a keen eye and ear is what made – and continues to make – Rihanna such an outstanding and alluring pop star.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 19 Nov. 2024
The sudden turn toward dry weather has promoted a rapid pace of summer crop maturation and harvesting, according to a statement provided to ABC News by the USDA.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2024
Fatherhood marked the latest milestone in Ant-Man’s maturation.
—Sean Gregory, TIME, 9 Oct. 2024
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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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