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ageing
[ ey-jing ]
ageing
/ ˈ±ðɪ»åÏôɪŋ /
noun
- the process of growing old or developing the appearance and characteristics of old age
- the change of properties that occurs in some metals after heat treatment or cold working
adjective
- becoming or appearing older or elderly
an ageing car
- giving or creating the appearance of age or elderliness
that dress is really ageing on her
Example Sentences
South Korea is an ageing society, where one in five people are at least 65 years old.
Industry leaders have said tens of thousands of new recruits will be needed to deliver the government's target, with the sector facing a skills shortage and ageing workforce.
Similarly to the situation in Jamaica, it objects to the proposed rules against ageing overseas.
"Every month, about 1% of their bone and muscles are going to wither away – it's accelerated ageing," Prof Bailey says.
With a population of just over 2,000, the island has an ageing demographic which is making some fear for its future.
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