(BrE) (also aging AmE, BrE) noun, adjective
noun [U] the process of growing old:
signs / effects of ageing * skin care products which claim to halt the ageing process
adjective [usuallybeforenoun] becoming older and usually less useful, safe, healthy, etc:
ageing equipment * an ageing rock star * He takes care of his ageing mother.
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
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