aging

1. (countable, uncountable)The process of becoming older or more mature.

   Altern, Alterung

   старе́ниеstarénije

   старі́нняstarínnja, ста́рінняstárinnja

   the organic process of growing older and showing the effects of increasing age

2. (countable, uncountable)The deliberate process of making something (such as an antique) appear (or, in science fiction, become) older than it is.

3. (countable, uncountable)The accumulation of damage to macromolecules, cells, tissues and organs with the passage of time; the progressing loss of health, mobility, vibrancy and body functionality, resulting in biological death.

4. (countable, uncountable)Wear; wear and tear.

1. Tom is aging quickly.

   Том швидко старішає.

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2. Japan is trying to cope with the aging of its population.

   ruЯпония пытается справиться со старением своего населения.

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3. Tom is aging.

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4. This country has an aging population.

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5. Algeria doesn't have an aging problem.

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