maturation
nounUK /ˌmætʃəˈreɪʃən/
US /ˌmætʃəˈreɪʃən/
The process of growing up and becoming fully developed.
The maturation of the young bird took several weeks before it could fly.
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2. The process of becoming ripe or fully developed, as in fruit or cheese.
The cheese needs months of maturation before it is ready to eat.
3. The formation of pus in a wound or infection.
The doctor noted the maturation of the abscess and drained it.
4. The final stage in the development of a plan or idea.
The maturation of the project took years of careful planning.