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maturation stage

[/ˌmætʃuˈreɪʃən steɪdʒ/]
nounpl: maturation stages
estágio de maturação
1. The phase of development in which an organism, cell, or process reaches full maturity or completion
The maturation stage of the fruit is indicated by its color change from green to red.
O estágio de maturação da fruta é indicado pela mudança de cor de verde para vermelho.
2. In biology and medicine, a specific period during which tissues, organs, or organisms develop their full functional capacity
The maturation stage of the immune system continues into early adulthood.
O estágio de maturação do sistema imunológico continua até o início da idade adulta.
3. In business and product development, the stage where a product or service reaches peak performance and market stability
The software entered its maturation stage after three years of development and updates.
O software entrou em seu estágio de maturação após três anos de desenvolvimento e atualizações.
Synonyms
mature phaseripeness stagecompletion phasedevelopment stagephase of maturity
Antonyms
initial stageearly stageimmature stagejuvenile stagedevelopmental stage

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estágio de maturação
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
fase de maturação
alternative term, equally used
Portugal
fase de maturação
commonly used in Portuguese Portuguese; may also use 'estágio de maturação'

Related Idioms & Phrases

reach maturity
come of age
reach full bloom
reach its prime
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