Meaning & use
Fledged
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Of a young bird, developed wing feathers large enough to enable flight; grown to maturity or full development.
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The chicks fledged after three weeks in the nest and took their first flight.
By the time she graduated, she had fully fledged into a confident professional.
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Most familiar today in the compound adjective 'fully fledged' or 'full-fledged,' meaning completely developed or qualified.
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