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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Rhon Daguro, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The paper also provides forecasts (based on the IBM quantum computing roadmap) on the rate of current advancements and the timeline of maturity of these computational solutions.
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In the 12 months ended in April, Fitch clocked 99 defaults of various kinds, including interest payment deferrals, maturity extensions under duress, and payments-in-kind instead of cash, as well as more conventional bankruptcies, liquidations and debt-equity swaps.
—Tobias Burns, CNBC, 28 May 2026
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Rhon Daguro, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The paper also provides forecasts (based on the IBM quantum computing roadmap) on the rate of current advancements and the timeline of maturity of these computational solutions.
—Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026
In the 12 months ended in April, Fitch clocked 99 defaults of various kinds, including interest payment deferrals, maturity extensions under duress, and payments-in-kind instead of cash, as well as more conventional bankruptcies, liquidations and debt-equity swaps.
—Tobias Burns, CNBC, 28 May 2026
Advertisement This disconnect will come to a head in the coming years as the first ocean investment funds, launched in the past decade amid urgent climate concern, reach maturity.
—Justin Worland, Time, 28 May 2026
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 5 Jun. 2026.
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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
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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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