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maturity

The correct spelling is maturity.

How to pronounce maturity

/məˈtjʊəɹəti/
noun

IPA: /məˈtjʊəɹəti/

Say it like: Mat-uri-tee

The correct spelling is maturity. The state of being mature, ready or ripe. For example: "Some foods and drinks, like wine, only reach their full taste at maturity, which literally comes at a price"

Usage Examples

Some foods and drinks, like wine, only reach their full taste at maturity, which literally comes at a price

The note was cashed at maturity.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.The state of being mature, ready or ripe.
  2. 2.When bodily growth has completed and/or reproduction can begin.
  3. 3.The state of a debt obligation at the end of the term of maturation thereof, once all interest and any applicable fees have accrued to the principal.
  4. 4.Date when payment is due.

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