chronological age

noun

: the age of a person as measured from birth to a given date
His chronological age is five, but his mental age is three—he thinks and behaves like a three-year-old.

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Unlike chronological age, which measures the number of years a person has lived, biological age reflects how well the body has aged at the cellular and physical level. — Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026 This means their biologic age is ahead of their chronological age. — Jaquelyn Jahn, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2026 Keep in mind that all ages are based on chronological age, not corrected age. — Anna Halkidis, Parents, 2 Sep. 2026 This variant prompts the body to keep churning out Klotho at high levels, regardless of chronological age. — Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 9 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for chronological age

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chronological age

noun
chro·​no·​log·​i·​cal age ˌkrän-ᵊl-ˌäj-i-kəl-, ˌkrōn- How to pronounce chronological age (audio)
: the age of a person as measured from birth to a given date compare achievement age
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