AGING Definition & Meaning

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aging

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[ey-jing]

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noun

the process of becoming old or older.
The aging of the population has had an effect on state revenues.
the process of bringing a product, material, etc., to maturity or a state fit for use.
the proper aging of cheese in controlled conditions of temperature and humidity.
the process of making something seem older than it is.
The leather tabletop is a recent replacement with deliberate aging and antiquing.

adjective

becoming old or older; showing signs of growing old.
Many of us are caring for an aging parent in declining health.
giving the appearance of being old or older.
They used aging makeup on some of the actors instead of recasting the roles.

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of aging¹

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English; age ( def. ) + -ing ¹ ( def. ) for the noun; age ( def. ) + -ing ² ( def. ) for the adjective

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In particular, one happened when the government was about to privatize the pension system, because the Japanese population is aging and the ratio between the workers and retired people is worsening.

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They pull giant boxing gloves over aging, sometimes shaking hands.

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Everyone is aging, losing money, and feeling lost and entirely directionless in a country that has deferred its fabled dream to prioritize wealth and power.

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If there is one main thesis to Topol’s book, it’s that healthy aging is a function of a strong immune system, which can defend against diabetes, cancer, heart disease and other chronic conditions.

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Certain aspects of aging are less illusory, right?

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