ageing

[ ey-jing ]

noun

1. a variant of aging.

ageing

/ ˈeɪdʒɪŋ /

noun

1. the process of growing old or developing the appearance and characteristics of old age
2. the change of properties that occurs in some metals after heat treatment or cold working

adjective

1. becoming or appearing older or elderly

   an ageing car

2. giving or creating the appearance of age or elderliness

   that dress is really ageing on her

Example Sentences

“Ultimately, using this atlas could help us better understand the conditions of both the young and ageing skeleton,” said Dr Ken To, from the Wellcome Sanger Institute.

From BBC

Does the current ageing squad - with nine over 30s - still have the desire and capability to push again or is it time to start building again?

From BBC

China’s economy is sluggish, its property sector is sinking, nearly 20% of its young people are struggling to find jobs and it has one of the world’s fastest growing ageing populations.

From BBC

The decision was a tough one for CalMac as it struggles to maintain services with an ageing fleet while awaiting the delivery of new vessels.

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The Environment Agency said that Wessex Water's rising mains are "ageing" and account for many of the company's pollution incidents.

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Related Words

• deteriorate
• develop
• get along
• grow
• grow up
• mature