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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Whoop tracks long-term metrics like physiological age (which may differ from your chronological age) and your pace of aging. — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 16 June 2026 Imagine receiving a test result that tells you your body is biologically five years older than your chronological age. — Abner Apsley, The Conversation, 4 May 2026 Imagine receiving a test result that tells you your body is biologically five years older than your chronological age. — Idan Shalev, Washington Post, 29 Apr. 2026 One recurring observation has been that many people become overly focused on their chronological age rather than on the opportunities that still lie ahead of them. — Ricardo Bellino, Forbes.com, 29 June 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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