# maturing

Pronunciation: US say "muh-CHUUR-ing" /məˈt͡ʃʊ(ə)ɹɪŋ/; UK say "muh-CHOR-ing" /ˈmət͡ʃoːɹɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of mature. — present participle and gerund of mature
   - Simple: Present participle and gerund of mature. Use this form for something growing, ripening, or developing right now.
   - _The whiskey is maturing in charred oak casks at the back of the warehouse._
   - _Maturing into a confident speaker took her several years of practice._

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