making making /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/

noun

1. () The act that results in something coming to be  ( devising , fashioning , making )
   the act that results in something coming to be
    The devising of plans
   the devising of plans
    The fashioning of pots and pans
   the fashioning of pots and pans
    The making of measurements
   the making of measurements
    It was already in the making
   it was already in the making
   
2. (usually plural) the components needed for making or doing something  ( making )
   (usually plural) the components needed for making or doing something
    The recipe listed all the makings for a chocolate cake
   the recipe listed all the makings for a chocolate cake
   
3. An attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something  ( making , qualification )
   an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something
    Her qualifications for the job are excellent
   her qualifications for the job are excellent
    One of the qualifications for admission is an academic degree
   one of the qualifications for admission is an academic degree
    She has the makings of fine musician
   she has the makings of fine musician