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The definition of full-fledged is complete or fully developed, or a bird with all its feathers.

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When you graduate from being an electrician in training to being licensed and able to work on your own, this is an example of when you are a full-fledged electrician.

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having a complete set of feathers: said of birds
completely developed or trained; of full rank or status

See full-fledged in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Having reached full development; mature.
Having full status or rank: a full-fledged lawyer.
Having fully developed adult plumage.

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