Definition of Maturation
Maturation
mat·u·ra·tion
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(noun)
the action or process of reaching the completed/final state of growth or development and becoming mature, especially in a biological context;
e.g. The cells undergo maturation only under conditions that favor their growth.
(noun)
the process of developing the individual characteristics of one's completed form, for example the process of a fruit becoming ripe, a fermented drink becoming ready to drink, or a person acquiring various behavioral or personal traits;
e.g. The temperature conditions during maturation affect how wine will taste. The teenage years are a time of maturation for humans, during which people develop their identities.
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