aging
n. uncountable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈeɪdʒɪŋ// UK //ˈeɪdʒɪŋ// ag·ing
n. the natural process of getting older. It describes the changes that happen to people, animals, or things over a long period of time.
n. the process of growing old or the state of being old; the gradual deterioration of a material or organism over time.
Healthy eating can help slow down the effects of aging.
Scientists are studying the biological markers of aging to understand why some people stay healthy longer than others.
The rapid aging of the global population presents significant challenges for healthcare systems and pension funds that were designed for a much younger demographic.
By surface analysis, age + -ing.