maturation
noun
mat·u·ra·tion
ˌma-chə-ˈrā-shən 
1
a
: the process of becoming mature (see mature entry 1 sense 1)
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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Katie Campione, Deadline, 2 Mar. 2026
The maturation translates into his personal life, too.
—Deasia Paige, AJC.com, 1 Mar. 2026
The traditional European and American sherry-seasoned oak are the core of the maturation, but there are also ex-bourbon barrels and Cognac casks in the mix—both of which are not unheard of but relatively unusual for the Macallan.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2026
Every year of his son’s maturation, John’s chances of being the Fabulous Prince Rogers became less attainable.
—Literary Hub, 17 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for maturation
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“Maturation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/maturation. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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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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