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making
making
/ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
noun
(
)
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
(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
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
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