Meaning Of The Word Mature

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What's The Definition Of Mature?

mature in American English
full-grown, as plants or animals
adjective: complete in natural growth or development, as plant and animal forms
intransitive verb: to become mature; ripen, as fruit or cheese
transitive verb: to make mature; ripen, as fruit or cheese

mature in British English
adjective: relatively advanced physically, mentally, emotionally, etc; grown-up

mature in Insurance 1
verb: If a financial arrangement such as a bond or an insurance policy matures, it becomes ready to be paid.

mature in Insurance 2
adjective: A mature bond or life insurance policy is ready to be paid.

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