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maturation

noun

ˌma-chə-ˈrā-shən

Definition of maturation

as in development

the process of becoming mature a flower's maturation from bud to full bloom can take weeks

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Recent Examples of maturation Baseline costs continue to shrink as the industry starts a long process of maturation and consolidation. — John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 How about a whiskey that goes way beyond that and gets a secondary maturation in a total of six different barrels? — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 2 July 2026 According to industry participants, investors who understand the full lifecycle—from acquisition and maturation to eventual sale—may be better positioned to navigate opportunities within the category. — William Jones, USA Today, 29 June 2026 For businesses in the sourcing industry, this infrastructure maturation is a major win. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for maturation

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Noun

Artists displayed photos of original Miami spots and newer city developments crossing over into local areas, like Waymos and tourist traps.

— Delia Rose Sauer, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
But despite growing international demand for Chinese goods, domestic consumption remains a critical weak spot in the nation’s economic development.

— Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 15 July 2026

Definition of development

Noun

Volzke began her PhD on elephant seals in 2021, just as Neil was becoming widely known – so his growth, both in size and fame, feels like it’s tracked alongside her degree on his species.

— Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
The growth in digital participation has coincided with rising costs associated with attending many marquee sporting events.

— Rebecca Brooks, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of growth

Noun

Japanese beetles are not picky eaters and are happy to consume more than 300 types of flowering and fruiting plants.

— Alora Bopray, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Various aromatic plants repel mosquitoes and attract beneficial predators to deter vegetable pests, and some of these, like flowering catmint, also attract hummingbirds.

— The Spruce, The Spruce, 5 July 2026

Definition of flowering

Noun

Over the long course of hominin evolution, the human vocal tract underwent a significant reorganization.

— Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Although the achievement is still awaiting formal certification, the milestone highlights the rapid evolution of high-performance drones for military applications.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026

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