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A period in the history of humankind marked by a distinctive characteristic or achievement: the Stone Age; the computer age.
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A period in the history of the earth, usually shorter than an epoch: the Ice Age.
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A period of time marked by the presence or influence of a dominant figure: the Elizabethan Age. See Synonyms at period.
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Informal An extended period of time: left ages ago.
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phrasal-verb
Age out Informal To reach an age, 18 or 21 years, for example, at which one is no longer eligible for certain special services, such as education or protection, from the state.
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idiom
Come of age To reach maturity.
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verb-intransitive
To become old.
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To develop a certain quality of ripeness; become mature: cheese aging at room temperature. See Synonyms at mature.
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To manifest traits associated with old age.
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verb-transitive
To cause to become old.
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To cause to mature or ripen under controlled conditions: aging wine.
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To change (the characteristics of a device) through use, especially to stabilize (an electronic device).
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