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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Finding maturity and reconnecting with myself was a beautiful and important journey of self-discovery.
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Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2025
Importantly, their houses have a steep maturity curve, with new houses needing time to develop their membership base resulting in early loss-making.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 1 Feb. 2025
That’s because unlike straight bonds, convertibles give debt holders safety, with the option of exchanging their notes for MicroStrategy stock at predetermined prices until maturity.
—Nina Bambysheva, Forbes, 30 Jan. 2025
Below-average overall skating and a defensive game that lacks physicality are the areas of development, but some believe there’s something there with reps and maturity.
—Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
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Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2025
Importantly, their houses have a steep maturity curve, with new houses needing time to develop their membership base resulting in early loss-making.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 1 Feb. 2025
That’s because unlike straight bonds, convertibles give debt holders safety, with the option of exchanging their notes for MicroStrategy stock at predetermined prices until maturity.
—Nina Bambysheva, Forbes, 30 Jan. 2025
Below-average overall skating and a defensive game that lacks physicality are the areas of development, but some believe there’s something there with reps and maturity.
—Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 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 21 Feb. 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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