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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In other maturities, U.S. 30-year yields fell 7.2 bps to 4.486% US30YT=RR.
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Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
In other maturities, U.S. 30-year yields fell 7.2 bps to 4.486% US30YT=RR.
—Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
Should your music player connect to the internet, supervise your child’s use based on their age and maturity level.
—Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 2 Nov. 2024
These partnerships bridge digital maturity gaps and help banks overcome operational efficiency challenges while accounting for compliance and risk concerns.
—Derek White, Forbes, 1 Nov. 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 30 Nov. 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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