maturity
US /məˈtʃʊr.ə.t̬i/
UK /məˈtʃʊr.ə.t̬i/
1.
the state, fact, or period of being mature
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She showed great maturity in handling the difficult situation.
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The fruit reaches its full maturity in late summer.
2.
the time when a bill of exchange or promissory note falls due for payment
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The bond reaches its maturity in five years.
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Investors look for the maturity date of a bond.