mak·ing /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
1. the act that results in something coming to be; "the devising of plans"; "the fashioning of pots and pans"; "the making of measurements"; "it was already in the making"
synset: devising, fashioning, making
2. an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something; "her qualifications for the job are excellent"; "one of the qualifications for admission is an academic degree"; "she has the makings of fine musician"
synset: qualification, making
3. (usually plural) the components needed for making or doing something; "the recipe listed all the makings for a chocolate cake"
synset: making
Princeton University "About WordNet." WordNet. Princeton University. 2010.
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