1. becoming fully grown or developed
Usage: present participle of mature
2. becoming more sensible and responsible with age or experience
Usage: present participle of mature
3. reaching the time when payment is due
Usage: present participle of mature; finance

1. in the process of becoming fully developed or grown

Examples

• The cheese is maturing in the cellar for six months.
• She is maturing into a responsible young adult.
• The wine is still maturing and will taste better next year.
• His maturing perspective helped him handle the crisis better.
• The bond is maturing next month and will need to be renewed.
• The maturing fruit filled the orchard with sweet aromas.
• Her maturing artistic style impressed the gallery owner.