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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Rather than signaling academic stamina alone, these meaningful experiences illustrate maturity, purpose, and a student’s potential for significant contributions to college communities.
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Ray Ravaglia, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
The minute the show ends, gossip starts about a rare new sensibility, someone with incredible maturity.
—Sarah Mower, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2025
Sometimes with maturity, there can be a cynicism, or a disdain, or the subtle moroseness that sometimes comes with age.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 7 Mar. 2025
Zoom out: TikTok has been leaning further into commerce as its business reaches maturity in the U.S. and globally,
TikTok officially launched TikTok Shop in the U.S. in September 2023.
—Sara Fischer, Axios, 4 Mar. 2025
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Ray Ravaglia, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
The minute the show ends, gossip starts about a rare new sensibility, someone with incredible maturity.
—Sarah Mower, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2025
Sometimes with maturity, there can be a cynicism, or a disdain, or the subtle moroseness that sometimes comes with age.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 7 Mar. 2025
Zoom out: TikTok has been leaning further into commerce as its business reaches maturity in the U.S. and globally,
TikTok officially launched TikTok Shop in the U.S. in September 2023.
—Sara Fischer, Axios, 4 Mar. 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 18 Mar. 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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