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

Ireland coach Andy Farrell also faces the task of rejuvenating an ageing squad.

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O'Sullivan keeps himself fit by running, but it is harder to ward off other aspects of ageing, such as deteriorating eyesight, which Williams knows only too well.

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An official audit of the museum published shortly after the heist highlighted the institution's inadequate security systems and ageing infrastructure.

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"The trust has invested significant amounts of money to minimise the risk and impact of the ageing heating system, as well as in local heaters for the cooler areas of the school," he said.

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Early ageing - This kicks in at 66, but it is not an abrupt and sudden decline.

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Related Words

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