On lands allocated for timber harvest, mature is defined as trees or stands that have reached rotation age, generally around 100 years In the context of wildlife, refers to mature forest habitat with characteristics needed to provide habitat for species such as pine marten and pileated woodpecker (generally occurs around age 100)
Applied to a wine that has lost any bitterness or any sharpness and has picked up subtle and complex characteristics
In insurance, a policy matures when its face amount becomes payable This could occur upon the death of the insured, or in some forms of insurance such as endowments, as of a specified date (LI)
Brought by natural process to completeness of growth and development; fitted by growth and development for any function, action, or state, appropriate to its kind; full-grown; ripe
If something such as wine or cheese matures or is matured, it is left for a time to allow its full flavour or strength to develop. Unlike wine, brandy matures only in wood, not glass. the cellars where the cheeses are matured
{s} ripe; full-grown, adult; fully developed; based on careful consideration; completely planned
develop and reach maturity; undergo maturation; "He matured fast"; "The child grew fast" become due for repayment; "These bonds mature in 2005" develop and work out fully in one's mind; "I need to mature my thoughts" fully considered and perfected; "mature plans" having reached full natural growth or development; "a mature cell" characteristic of maturity; "mature for her age
{f} cause to ripen; cause to develop fully; ripen, age, grow up; reach full maturity; develop; due for payment; work out (a plan) completely, perfect